Yesterday I received heart wrenching news from a friend whose church is in Donetsk. A piece of shrapnel killed one of their church members right in her own yard!
#37 How Living in Wartime Changes Your Perspective
Yesterday a military helicopter flew over my head and these were my first thoughts:
- Are they responding to an attack on Odessa?
I Have Two Moms and I’ve got Two Dads -Honey Maid Wholesome
Yesterday I came across this video from Honey Maid, a company that is known for its Graham Crackers and whose tag line is “This Is Wholesome!”
Not Even War Will Stop the Church in Ukraine!
I’ve never lived in a country that was at war with-in its own borders! Knowing that I could get in my car and be in a war zone in just a few hours somehow changes your perspective.
#35 Five Reasons Why “Don’t Worry Be Happy” Didn’t Work for Robin Williams
Here’s the truth, what sounds like a catchy song can actually be a dangerous theology!
I remember first hearing Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry Be Happy”
What These Ukrainian Self-Defense Force Members Said Was Shocking!
Last week I met several members of Ukraine’s Self-Defense force and what I learned from them was shocking!
I spent the last five days with a bunch of our students hiking through Central Ukraine during what we call “Extreme Institute.”
#34 Why God’s Will Isn’t the Safest Place to Be!
Is God’s will really the safest place you can be? If it’s not a safe place then how can you keep from worrying about your own safety?
This Is What A Pastor From Donetsk Told Me Today
Today I sat down with a pastor friend (name withheld for safety reasons) from Donetsk. He and his family fled the city over a month ago with hopes that they would soon be able to return.
What Missionaries Really Do on Furlough? The Surprising Truth!
“Wow, that’s a lot of vacation time!” exclaimed a lady I met while we were traveling through Chicago last month.
It’s not the first time someone has commented on our “vacation”
Help Send Us Back to Ukraine!
In just a few days we will return to a country that has completely changed since we left, last October!
Mass Grave Reveals Bodies of Slain Church Leaders in Eastern Ukraine
I think you should watch the video in this post but be aware that it does contain graphic images of the corpses which were pulled from a mass grave in the center of Slavyansk,
17 Ways Missionary Kids Are Awesome
This is a tribute to my five children and to all missionary kids who are often the unsung heroes of missionary life!