Life in Exile

What does making disciples look like in real life? Does it look the same in every situation? As long as it centers on relationship, the Holy Spirit will guide you in the rest.

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There are seasons in life when you know you just need a break. I'm at one of those moments. Though I'll pause new posts for a while, you can catch up on some old ones.

As we conclude our Friday Focus on the word REMEMBER, we will go to Christ's words in Revelation to the church of Sardis.

What can teams or churches do to better remember and honor the wives and mothers serving in missions? Here are some suggestions.

Letters written by Paul, Peter, and Jude all help us remember their teachings about Christ and to be better prepared to stand strong against false teaching.

What dispels acts of darkness? Acts of light. What exposes evil for what it is? Lives lived by the light of Christ.

We demonstrate our faith when we take Jesus at his word. Thankfully, he also gives us grace and builds our faith when we remember and believe.

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Single missionary colleagues can often feel either neglected or used by their teammates. Here are some suggestions on how to welcome and love them well.

We turn to the books of Psalms and Proverbs for reminders of our need for God's Word. In his Word is life, the source of our well-being and contentment.

Would you be confident to put "marked safe" as your status not matter the circumstances of your life? In Christ, we can be confident that we are marked safe in this life and the next.

As we near the close of our Friday Focus on the importance of remembering, today we see through Moses and the Prophets how God's Word must be imprinted in our hearts and minds.

Looking back at my life, I can see how God used opportunities to learn and serve in missions as stepping stones to full-time overseas ministry.

What's the best thing to do when the Lord brings someone to mind? Pray for them.

Two handwritten letters remind me of the importance of connection. Full of news and advice, letters reveal what they're really full of--Love.

Anger can make us forget those we love the most. God refrained from anger when he remembered the patriarchs. The sacrificial act of an insignificant woman pushed Judas to forget his rabbi and give in to betrayal.

Breaking up may be hard to do, but so is saying goodbye to family when you're heading back to your field of service. Here's a little poem to help express the sentiment.

The New Testament has several reminders of our need to look back at our life. I doing so, we are moved to confess, find restoration, and press on in perseverance for Christ.

While our kitchens carry more cups than we could possibly use, Christ drank from the cup of wrath that we might drink from the only cup that brings eternal blessing. This is the cup of the new covenant.

The prophets make clear that in remembering our sin our minds are turned toward God, the only one who, in his mercy can forgive and save.

Enjoy this reflection on my favorite kitchen appliances and tools, used during our years overseas. Let me hear what you prefer to use too!

Whether it's a good day or bad, we do well to remember God and all he has done for us. The psalmists teach us how.

Misconceptions and deceptions about the person of Jesus Christ and the reason for his coming are nothing new. Christians must stand firm on his own words about the sin of men and our need for a Savior.

Why was it important for Israel to remember that they had been slaves? Forgetting they were slaves would lead them to forget the God who redeemed them. We have much to learn from this call to remember.