The Burns Journal

A devo on where to get the water + we're excited about the vital role that soul care for missionaries plays in reaching the world with the Gospel and we're inviting people to join our monthly support team!

A devo on walking uncomfortable circles + our first 5 weeks in North Carolina, a sand castle MRI, and Jesus. Paid. It. All.

A devo on mercy + we got through Benaiah's hospital stay, we move March 11, and we found interim housing near our land!

A Lament for Limping + testing at the Children's Hospital and packing for our move!

A devo on why you can face the next thing + Beka's trip to Papua New Guinea, we built a bench at Eremos, and we're moving!

A devo on when what we need feels out of reach + building a bench, plane tickets to PNG, and our upcoming scans.

A devo on laying aside harsh words for hard stories + Running to our faithful place of help for financial needs, an upcoming trip to Papua New Guinea, and watch our new video to see the process of clearing our driveway!

The sound of the secure + Why missionary care?

Fear says, "I don't have time to stop." Faith says, "This doesn't depend on me." + We got the driveway cleared and we got the OFFICIAL invitation to our new role!

A devo on new strength and living water + WE BOUGHT THE LAND!!!

A devo on misty forests and solid ground + we have a new idea!

A devo on being awestruck at the strength and mercy of our Savior + surgery results!

A devo on quiet hearts in dark valleys + the results of our scans, answers on Cody's headaches, and surgery in December.

He is doing a big work even – and, maybe, most often – in the small, hidden places of yielded hearts that bow and worship Him in this thing, too. Also: resurfacing the garage floor at the Homes of Ethnos360 and a new theory on Cody's headaches.

A devo on how He is our peace when we need to slow down and our supply when we need to keep going. + Back home with no calls to the tow truck, what Cody's been up to in the shop, and, you guessed it, more unknowns and more trusting :).

Fear, grit, and confidence when the route is harder than expected + Benaiah’s hearing results and 2 take-aways from sharing a ministry when the plan still has unknowns.

I will fear no evil for you are with me + Beka’s newest book releases TODAY!

A devo on how Jehovah shows up when our courage melts + Cody gets a diagnosis, Benaiah’s speech, and Beka’s next book release!

A devo on heart posture over best-laid plans + Cody goes to Mayo Clinic, publishing conversations, and we found out WHY Beka’s hands and feet were going numb!!

A devo on two simple ways God’s power toward us helps in everyday life + health updates, Beka’s next book, and passports are here!

A devo on when God is doing something…but you’re confused. + Beka’s heart med is working, Benaiah had ear surgery, and what in the world is up with Cody???

A devo on how to regain endurance in harsh conditions + results of Benaiah’s brain scan, Beka’s tumor, and real talk on how we’re doing.

a devo about our place of relief when the storm ramps up + Beka’s MRI results, a visit from Heather, and Abi starts preschool!

A devo on a gentle first step for when your eyes are cast down + 1. Emergency surgery, 2. The mama tribe comes through, and 3. A new use for the camper!

A devo on bold desires and broken cisterns…and how the book launch went + camper before/after!