THE QUESTION THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY… “WOULD I?”

I started to write an entirely different post, one updating the opportunities God has given us over the last three months–the folks He allowed us to minister to and the walking sticks we have given away. But God clearly said, “NO. Save that for your next post. Write about your last Sunday in Minnesota…and the

WHEN GOD OPENS A DOOR

“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ…” Colossians 4:3 It didn’t seem to make a difference that we had prayed for over nine months, or that those who so faithfully support us had been praying in agreement

AIR, BIBLES, CINNAMON ROLLS, AND DISCOURAGEMENT

The ABCD’s of Ministry 2Corinthians 12:9a But he (Jesus) said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” I’m going to tell you about our weakness, not because I want you to feel sorry for us. I am telling you about our weakness to give just one

THREE QUESTIONS PLUS ONE ANSWER

Where have you been? Because it’s been such a long time since our last update, you might have asked this very question, Where have Pete and Sandy been? We’re still in Florida, handing out walking sticks and sharing the Gospel at every opportunity the Lord provides. Sandy has also been working tirelessly on her latest

THE JAIRUS PLACE

Have you spent much time in the Jairus Place? It feels as if Pete and I have spent this winter traveling in and out of the Jairus Place. Perhaps you are wondering exactly where and what the Jairus place is. Simply put, the Jairus Place is a place of despair and death. It is where

The Final Invitation

The call came late Sunday afternoon. A distant relative, one we had only met a couple times when he was a child, had moved to Florida and was in desperate need of help. Ron (not his real name) had fallen on hard times. Living on abandoned boats at a run down marina about three hours

Merry Christmas

It’s almost Christmas. Pete and I hope you are enjoying each moment of this wonderful time of year when we celebrate the birth of our Savior and King Jesus Christ. We hope you enjoy this little Christmas story, written about five years ago and updated for this post. Making his way down a path of

Time for Christmas…Time for Christ

How many times have you read the Christmas story as recorded in Luke? If you are like us, probably more times than you can count. I read the story again this morning and noticed something I have never noticed before. Time is important to God. I counted thirty-one references to time in the Christmas story,

WHEN I AM WEAK

When I am weak…Then I am strong If this year has taught us anything it is that we are not as strong and as self-reliant as we believed ourselves to be. As Pete and I enter this fall and winter season ministering with The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, we readily admit that we are weak.

ARE WE HOME YET?

All of us with children and grandchildren are familiar with the question, “Are we home yet?” Most children long for the safety and comfort of home with its routines, comfortable bed, familiar food, and place at the table. Adults aren’t much different. After spending three months in Minnesota, we were happy to make it safely