I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and as a teenager was part of several youth groups. When I was old enough, I started helping out as a youth leader, though I really didn’t know how to make the transition from youth to youth leader. As I grew and...

Is a MK Missing Out on Life? One thing that is of great importance but seldom ever mentioned is the life of missionary children. I think one of our greatest fears as foreign missionaries is that our children will miss out on things. Also that they may miss key elements...

World Cannot Provide We have now been in Japan for nearly one year and have gained some perspective of the Japanese lifestyle. There are so many great things to be learned, especially in terms of etiquette, respect for others, and work ethic.  We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know people here and share a part of...

Something new After a cold, grey Budapest winter, seeing the buds on the trees in late March fills my heart with hope.  I never realized before this year that I enjoy the buds more than the actual leaves and flowers that they blossom into.  There is something so special about...

Excitement With EuroCon less than a month away, there’s plenty of buzz around home base.   In passing conversation it’s commonplace to hear phrases like, Are you going to Budapest, or Did you buy your ticket yet?  It’s exciting, and people are getting ready to go, at least logistically. And while it’s important...

Christmas is about getting as much as it is about giving. Apparently though, this is a thing we are all having a hard time doing: Getting. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “Oh, why did you get this for me? I haven’t gotten anything for you!” In...

Rhythm School is in full swing. I have finally gotten in a rhythm as far as my schedule and preparation for classes go. Dreading I kind of dreaded coming back this year, actually. There were going to be so many changes, so many new staff members, so many new things I...

What it means to be a missionary? I am an American living in Berlin, married to a German pastor. Even though my status is more permanent compared to some missionaries I know in Berlin, I still consider myself a missionary because that’s how I started out here.   It could...

Land of the Long White Cloud We left Baltimore, MD, on Friday, August 12th, and returned Tuesday, August 30th. This trip was one for the books. Through the love, prayers and support of the Body we were honored to take a team of 9 people and bring the fire of forgiveness...

Look Around What is more magical: a beanstalk that reaches to the clouds or a stalk that produces beans? An enchanted apple that puts the princess to sleep or a magical tree that grows fruit without any enchantment at all? In G.K. Chesterton’s masterpiece orthodoxy, he calls this “Elfland”. A...