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2019 Annual Report
It’s hard to believe we just completed our third year of ministry! God has been faithful leading us and we have learned so much submitting to His will. We are blessed to share our 2019 Annual Report that gives God the glory for what He accomplished as we serve the...
Be a host home….what does that mean?
When we started Missional Living, we had a dream to build a "neighborhood" of homes to host cross cultural workers as they can back to the U.S. on furlough/home assignment. As we researched, met with builders, architects, and contractors, we realized that this was a...
Back to the Beginning….Our Story
Early into our marriage, we had a dream to own a piece of property we could use to practice hospitality and encourage others. Over the last 10 years, the Lord provided more clarity to our dream through our involvement as a couple in local and international missions...
Partnership
Partnership...What does that mean, what does it look like? In Ecclesiastes 4.9-12, we know that 2 is better than 1. Partnering together to accomplish His will. Two years ago, our ministry had one van. We were very excited to have this vehicle to offer to cross...
An encouraging word
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 But encourage one another daily….so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness Hebrews 3:13 Throughout scripture, God’s word...
A grateful heart
When reflecting words to thank you for supporting and caring for our international ministry workers, I can think of no greater words than the ones straight from scripture. Adapted from 3 John 1 that says it so beautifully, Dear Friends, I pray that you may prosper in...
a cup of coffee filled with love, concern, & challenges
I had coffee recently with several individuals interested in learning more about Missional Living. They have several friends and family members that serve overseas. They shared their love, concern, and challenges. When these loved ones return, it is a struggle because...
Ordinary or Extraordinary?
Yesterday we picked up a man named Don and welcomed him into a host home. He was introduced to Missional Living through a friend attending a conference. He has a story. Don is a 65 year old man. He traveled extensively as a young man and felt like he wanted to go...
A broken down car & the graciousness of God
Driving from Charlotte to Knoxville, arriving one mile from destination and the car is overheated. It won’t start. It is in the red. It cranks back up but only makes it a short way and dies again from overheating. ONE MILE AWAY FROM DESTINATION! Some might be...
Graduation + College+ Milestones +Letting Go = Trusting God
I have a daughter that is turning 16 at the end of this month. It is difficult as we venture into this new season filled with worry and concern. We also have the realization that we are only two short years away from her graduating. Throughout the past few years, we...
