The In-between Time
Sorry that we’ve been silent and without an update for so long. I’ve wanted to begin this letter...
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The End of a Season
Early in September, we were away from home for one week. When we returned, we learned that our...
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Strangers in the Land
“É vazaha!” Translated as, “Hey whitey!” Anytime, anywhere we go for a walk, we’ll...
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An Empty Basket
Life has a way of deceiving us, giving us confidence in our routines and in ourselves, in the efforts we make. I look upon all my lack with disgust and disdain…
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A Cloud of Witnesses
…a scene of dust and blood, of body parts strewn haphazardly, some still twitching, disjointed, bleeding out. Not one piece is connected to another and thus the entire body, broken apart and moments from death, lies collapsed in the sand, unable to move, unable even to seek help.
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The Rest of God
God is simply reminding us that our roles are limited. He’s giving us a gift of rest and he’s reminding us that it’s him, and it’s always been him, who will bring this work to fruition. And when God works, it is always good.
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When Things Fall Apart
Sometimes, even in ministry, everything just falls apart. The foundation has crumbled, the walls have collapsed, the seed has rotted, and the sprouts are choked by weeds and burnt by the sun. Sometimes by the end, there’s nothing to show for our years of efforts.
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Our Double Lives
Where we are now is about as close as we can come to being on the exact opposite side of the world from where we were just a month ago. Sometimes that’s what it can feel like, going from one side of the planet to the other – like we’re standing upside down…
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Visiting the US Next Year!
That’s what our last few years have been like here on Nosy Mitsio: exciting! Challenging! Full of promise, hope, struggles, loss, and gain. In it all we see God at work. He’s maintained us, given us strength and perseverance when we’ve needed it most, and he’s opened our eyes to see…
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