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Ministry looked very different in the Middle East. There were lots of extra hurdles we had to clear to do ministry effectively. All of this made ministry in the Middle East look completely different than ministry here in the US. So what was ministry like in the Middle East? Ministry in the Middle East was… Continue reading What Was Your Ministry Like in the Middle East?
Fear is one of the major things that keeps people from going to be missionaries, and it almost stopped me too. Only by God's grace did I have the strength to carry on. Because I love adventure, I wasn't too afraid of dying, so my fears weren't very focused on physical danger. So what made… Continue reading What Made You Afraid of Going to the Middle East?
As I've conversed with people the past several months, I've gotten a lot of questions about my time in the Middle East. As much as I'd rather use these blogs to help and encourage you all rather than talk about myself, I've learned recently that by sharing my story I can help a lot of… Continue reading Why Did You Go to the Middle East?
If you are like me, life is just hard. Every day can easily just feel like another tiresome workout. Every Monday you wake up thinking, "Do I really have the strength to do this again?" If life is this hard and busy, how could we ever find the energy and motivation to desire to follow… Continue reading 3 Keys to Remember if You Don’t Have the Energy to Follow God
We've all had those moments where we look back and wonder "Did God really call me to this?" Maybe your reason for wondering might stem from seemingly unending difficulty, major setbacks, a long period where you appear to make no progress, or just flat out doubt. Sometimes we do really need to turn back to… Continue reading Stay Strong Through Seasons of Uncertainty
As we enter this new year, many of us are looking back with joy and satisfaction because of all the great things God did. However, if we are being honest, there's also a large number of us who look back and ask God "Why were you silent?", "When will you bring the right man/woman into… Continue reading How to be Faithful to God While Playing the Waiting Game
We all know how life can get crazy busy. There's so much to do, so many bills to pay, so many dollars to make. The problem is we have so much to do that we intentionally or accidentally cut things out of our lives. Often times, one of the things we cut out first is… Continue reading Stop and Listen for God’s Calling in Your Life
What is the Christian life? Why do we follow God? Is it just so we can feel his peace? Have an easy life? Get rich? This is often what Christians say and how they live their lives, but it's all wrong. These beliefs lead to an entitled mindset. These are people who only follow God… Continue reading Four Principles of the Christian Life
Imagine an army where everyone did whatever they thought best and no one gave any orders. There's no squads or units, just lone soldiers roaming. I don't think this army would do well at all. Every army needs structure. Commanders need to command so people know what to do. Soldiers need to listen for logistics… Continue reading How to Join God’s Army
The existence of a god who is all powerful, knows our future, and is everywhere could either be the cause of complete comfort or absolute terror. The difference between these two sides is whether or not you can trust God to watch out for you and for the good of others. If God doesn't love… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Can Trust God