Posts Tagged ‘international missions’



Jul21

What are you scared of?

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“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”   - Helen Keller

I love that everyone thinks it’s awesome that my wife, Kate, and I are “willing to go travel the world” and do missions work.  But so many times, the “I think that’s awesome” comments are followed by, “I could never do that.” And if you try to determine why they think that, it almost always boils down to comfort and security…

“It’s just too unsafe.” Baloney. (And that’s to put it nicely.)

The chances are good that READ ALL

Dec17

2009 Thailand Tour Vision & Highlight Video

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Please enjoy these highlights from the first few weeks of our 2009 Thailand Tour, and consider supporting what God is doing in Asia. Words cannot express the need for YOU to be a part of what is happening here. We are already planning our next tour in June & July 2010.

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Dec9

On the Road, Thailand, Video Blog #3, Dec. 9, 2009

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Dec8

Udon, Thailand – Video Blog #2, Dec. 8, 2009

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Here’s an update from Thailand.  We’ve been going non-stop, so it’s been easier to just turn on a camera rather than take the time to write.  Enjoy my second ever “vlog”…more coming soon!!

Nov28

Chasing after love in a spirit house…

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We successfully made it to Thailand! It’s 1:00 am on Sunday morning. I’m writing from my quaint hotel room in Bangkok, and managed to stay up past midnight.  If you’re reading this right after I posted it, it means I’ve already experienced the Saturday that you’re just starting.  If you want to know if anything exciting happens in your future for today, just shoot me an email.  Wait…on second thought, that probably won’t work.  I’d have to be psychic, and I’m pretty sure I’ve already debunked that concept in another blog post.

We actually got here last night, and have had the last 24 hours to get reacquainted with Thailand.  We basically spent the day rummaging around Bangkok and doing our best to stay awake. It’s our initial effort in allowing our bodies to adjust to the 12 hour time change.

As I re-experienced Thai culture, I was once again reminded of the importance of being here.   READ ALL

Nov24

Sorry, but you are out of control!

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The last few months have been amazing, and I’m not taking one moment of it for granted.  Because it’s been a long few years!  Whether it was selling everything we had to get out of debt, going through two failed management experiences, or our last house sale falling through and us having to carry the cost of two homes, our journey, as likely yours, has been filled with ups and downs.  Right now is one of the good times.  You know…the kind of season where you can’t believe how many good things are happening, and you keep asking yourself, “Okay, is something bad just around the corner? Because this all seems too good to be true.”

We just sold out our entire fall tour, followed by some amazing solo performance opportunities, and 2010 is shaping up to be unbelievable.  And while huge financial gains haven’t been connected to those opportunities, there’s just a lot of really, really amazing things coming together that are big wins for our ministry.  Call it whatever you want…favor…success…it feels amazing. Especially after working so hard, and having the perspective gained from contrasting experiences, (like all the times it didn’t seem like there was light at the end of the tunnel).

But, (and that’s a BIG but), I’m nervous. Because my previous track record shows that I couldn’t handle success in a healthy way. READ ALL