“He said to them, ‘Come with me privately to an isolated place and rest a while’ (Mark 6:31, NET) The mighty Missouri River begins at the confluence of the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers. And that is where we chose to spend a quiet weekend camping with Katie’s sister and brother-in-law. Although Friday we did…
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“Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10, NET) The “gift” noted in the verse above is referring to spiritual gifts. However, the principle of being good stewards is seen throughout the New Testament. We want to…
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“I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you. But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me by your wise advice, …” (Psalm 73:22–24, NET) Katie said at the end of a long, busy “spring cleaning day” last weekend “I found this by…
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“Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,” (Colossians 3:23, NET) It is easy to enjoy the various project ministries where we work when our assignment is something we enjoy doing. Katie enjoys sewing, painting, and yard work. Bruce enjoys the challenge of correcting electrical or…
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“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.“ Missionary Jim Elliott Jim Elliott and three other missionaries were flown into a remote Ecuadorian jungle by Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) pilot Nate Saint in 1956. They never left the beach upon which they landed to make contact…
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