by Dave | Nov 1, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
First day of November, and already we are made to we realize how close winter is! Snow in many parts of the U.S., blustery winds and freeze warnings where we are in southeast Indiana. It’s a paradoxical season—just like life on the mission field. You are a vital part... 
by Dave | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
We are enjoying glorious autumnal weather in these parts (sorry for those of you who aren’t). The transition of seasons parallels in so many ways the transitions that global workers go through. And as the old saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the... 
by Dave | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
We finally had our first frost around these parts. The trees have responded accordingly; their shuddering has resulted in far fewer vestiges of summer’s dense foliage. How is it where you are?Well, we’re done traveling for a while and we’ve got an extra-large... 
by Dave | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
Blizzards in the Northwest; drought in our neck of the woods. Will autumn ever truly arrive? Seems we ask that question more years than not. Some of us are waiting eagerly for our favorite season to settle in. Others are dreading the harbinger of winter. The affect... 
by Dave | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
It’s been a crazy week in the news for many in the U.S. Surprises, paradoxes, disasters and pending disasters—very similar to everyday life for many of the missionaries with whom you partner. Challenges are always easier to face when resources are available. That’s...