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When You Have the Chemistry

Posted: October 16, 2023
“When you have the chemistry, the biology will follow.” 
This is an actual quote from a conversation between a farmer and a soil chemistry specialist.. What are they talking about you ask??? 
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Oleander, Homelands, & Long Journeys

Posted: October 13, 2023

The waxing and waning reports of people crossing our southern border bring to mind the times I have cared for children in resiliency centers in Texas and Afghan children at Fort Bliss. Why did I do that? 

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Justice Prayers - October 11, 2023

Posted: October 11, 2023

Since every gift comes down from the All-Giver,
How can I choose between the Giver’s gifts
Or say which should come first, the fish or river?

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Don't Add Another Brick

Posted: October 9, 2023

People are a little shocked when we tell them that we are “Missionaries” who don’t start any programs.  As servants of Christ we come beside individuals and see what their dreams are for their community.

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Columbus the Last Crusader

Posted: October 6, 2023

Christopher Columbus, so brave and true, sailed the mighty ocean blue, in fourteen hundred and ninety-two, and found a land so bright and new! Or so the hagiography goes.

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Justice Prayers - October 4, 2023

Posted: October 4, 2023

We are dab-hands at fishing: why should we incline
To net people instead? {Matt 4:18ff
‘There’s a catch to convince you that I am divine.’

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Reflections on 100 Years of Mission Work in Nigeria

Posted: October 2, 2023

Like a significant number of people in the CRCNA, I spent time serving with Resonate Global Mission (then Christian Reformed World Missions) in Nigeria.

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A Ministry of Presence

Posted: September 29, 2023

Throughout history people have gathered together to create.

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Justice Prayers - September 27, 2023

Posted: September 27, 2023

Blessed am I when I am starving for justice.  When the world around me feels so unfair that I could scream, but no one seems to be listening.  No one seems to care.  May justice flow like a river.  - Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie 

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Justice & Mission: Good News for All

Posted: September 25, 2023

In the days following Easter Jesus’ disciples gathered on a hill above the Sea of Galilee. Much of their ministry with Jesus had occurred in these hills, but this encounter was like no other.

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