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“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? … And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” - 1 Corinthians 6:9, 11 Ways you can … Continue reading March 18, 2020 →

“Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for … Continue reading March 11, 2020 →

“We may feel that He doesn’t care or that He’s not listening, but He is. The fact that Jesus, the compassionate God-Man, came to earth, is proof that not only is He listening, but He cares. He cares deeply… His heart aches almost until bursting point…There is a reason He chose to come into the … Continue reading March 4, 2020 →

“My heart cries out,but I am notafraid,discouraged,panicked,forgotten,alone,dismayed,or doubtfulbecause in the dinof a million voicesfrom every place,in every situation,young and oldcrying day and nightin weakness,in alienation,in fear,and in distress,you are notoverwhelmed,you are notdistracted,you are notdisgusted,you are notdiscouraged,you are notexhausted.But you listen,you hear,you attend tomy cryin tenderness ofmercy,in patience ofspirit, and with generosity oflove.You listen to my … Continue reading February 26, 2020 →

“March 3. – Accompanied A.B. in one of his rounds through some of the most miserable habitations I ever beheld. Such scenes I never before dreamed of. Ah, why am I such a stranger to the poor in my own native town? I have passed their doors thousands of times; I have admired the huge … Continue reading February 19, 2020 →

It always amazes me how God not only gives grace and forgiveness to sinners who turn to Him in repentance, but that He would also invite them into the joy of being used for His Kingdom purposes. This is the wisdom and fathomless patience of God, that He would use us, weak vessels, to bring … Continue reading February 12, 2020 →

This week has been a big week for Scotland with Brexit going into effect on January 31st and the calls for a new referendum for Scottish independence. Things are feeling shaky. And there are lots of strong, mixed feelings about the government. But - however unstable the atmosphere and politics of Scotland may be right … Continue reading February 5, 2020 →

This week the Lord worked to bring the first financial provisions towards my August 2020 budget goal. How kind He is! My church decided this past Sunday to give a portion of their Outreach/Missions fund to my Ministry Intern budget. Although there is a long way to go to reach the “$73,413 by August 2020” … Continue reading January 29, 2020 →

I am an officially deputized worker for 20schemes! This weekend I attended training at 20schemes’ American office in Kentucky. Not only did I become a deputized worker (I will become a formalized worker for 20schemes once I reach my fundraising goals and move to Scotland), but I was also deeply encouraged. The 20schemes staff, other … Continue reading January 22, 2020 →

Six years ago I learned about Mez McConnell and 20schemes. This last summer I filled out application papers for 20schemes’ two year Ministry Intern position. In September-October I went to Scotland for an interview week with 20schemes and spent time seeing the schemes with my own eyes. A couple days later I received an acceptance … Continue reading January 15, 2020 →