Updates and Thoughts

I was excited and a little anxious as our plane circled the grass airfield in Pignon, Haiti. Excited that we would offer ministry training to church leaders in central Haiti for the first time, and a little anxious because I wondered how MFI’s twin-engine DC-3 could land on such a short, grass runway. “They do… Read more: Two Pastors Praying

Happy new year, everyone! We hope you had refreshing times with your family and friends over the holidays.  We also hope you had time in the waning days of 2024 to reflect on God’s grace to you this past year and re-commit to what really matters in this new year.  Rena and I didn’t make… Read more: Happy Years – 2024 and 2025

Rena and I committed to reading through the Chronological Bible this new year. We’re on Day 8 and excited about it! Pray that the Holy Spirit will teach us and that we’ll persevere. What’s your plan for filling your mind and heart with God’s Word this year? If we aim at nothing, we’ll hit it… Read more: What’s Your Plan?

Think of the best gifts you’ve gotten for Christmas – a special experience, a thoughtful something. We received a lot of special gifts this past week in Haiti. For starters, we got to go! On November 12, the FAA prohibited U.S. aircraft from landing in Haiti after gangs shot at planes attempting to land in… Read more: The Best Gifts

To be effective in our work, we all need time to “sharpen the saw.” Conferences, courses, workshops, on-site studies – continuing education comes in many forms. I’ve benefited most over the years from 1) deep dives and 2) kicking the tires. In 2021, for example, I participated in the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) national conference… Read more: Kick the Tires