The World, The Flesh, and The Devil
Spiritual warfare is a reality and a serious part in working overseas. It is also a topic not spoken about enough in church. The major thrust of spiritual warfare is not the more sensational types of demonic manifestations. The primary battle is over control of our daily lives. The problem is that if our worldview does not include a correct view of our Father and does not see Satan as a functional part of this struggle, we will wrestle with flesh and blood and forget we are also spiritual beings wrestling with principalities and powers. In spiritual battle, we face three adversaries –… Read more >>
Amazing Partners
Just over a year ago today I began raising support in California. Depending only on the Lord to provide through the many people who are alongside me today. It was during those conversations and appointments that the Holy Spirit guided my time to bring me in touch with most, if not all of you, and I cannot help but be grateful to our Father for such amazing partners. I truly look forward to sending you newsletters each month and I am so honored to hear back from you too with your own updates and prayer requests. This blog has also been a way I can connect with you because I’ve made it a place… Read more >>
Contact On The Train
I would like to tell a story about something that happened where I observed in myself a stress response to something cultural. I thought I would share this personal story because I’ve recently been asked about culture shock and what it looks like here in North Africa. Just recently after leaving language class with Nick and Annie (not their real names), we walked to the Metro station and boarded the train to go home. Nick and Annie work at my school and I am starting to become good friends with them here. They both are not cousins and each identify as “Christian” although, the government… Read more >>
Pressing In
Arriving here a while ago, I remember being encouraged by my language helper to jump right into language and go for it with new friends by starting to put some sentences together. Except, sometimes just introducing yourself in the language can give the impression that you can speak more then you intended. Surprisingly, I found myself being laughed and teased at a bit, being slow to speak some words. I found it can be hard to even laugh at yourself when mistakes are just too much, making it more awkward depending on the culture. When I shared some experiences with my language helper, his… Read more >>