A Life Held by Enduring Love

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.

His love endures forever." (Psalm 136:1)

Twenty years of being on mission with Jesus — and with YOU.
His love endures forever.

Individuals, families, and churches who have supported, prayed, and encouraged me from the very beginning.
His love endures forever.

Hours upon hours of learning a new language, never imagining I would one day understand it, let alone speak it.
His love endures forever.

Being far from family, friends, and familiarity.
His love endures forever.

Loving and caring for children and teens in Peru.
His love endures forever.

Building and cultivating amazing friendships.
His love endures forever.

Eating incredible cuisine.
His love endures forever.

Walking through a medical crisis scare.
His love endures forever.

Experiencing an earthquake.
His love endures forever.

Traveling and having many adventures.
His love endures forever.

Walking a hard and painful road through burnout — wounded and weary.
His love endures forever.

Using my nursing skills in new ways.
His love endures forever.

Fighting a wildfire that climbed the mountainside to our back wall.
His love endures forever.

Learning to live with new rhythms of life.
His love endures forever.

Honduras — a battleground for refinement and preparation.
His love endures forever.

Losses and surrendering.
His love endures forever.

Gains and joys.
His love endures forever.

Pioneering member care in the Dominican Republic.
His love endures forever.

Learning and growing.
His love endures forever.

Partnering with Safe Place Ministry.
His love endures forever.

Re-entry during COVID.
His love endures forever.

Faithful supporters — individuals, families, churches, and businesses — and new partners along the journey.
His love endures forever.

Expanding the Kingdom through connecting, nurturing, and growing disciples while reaching the nations.
His love endures forever.

Partnering together with Safe Place Ministry, BCM Peru, Velvet Ashes, Interaction International, One Mission Society, Cherry Run Camp, Refresh & Resound International, and Tributary Retreat Center.
His love endures forever.

Providing adult and TCK debrief care, trainings to equip others, facilitating retreats, and coaching through life transitions.
His love endures forever.

Growing and maturing in faith and trust in the Lord.
His love endures forever.

Resting in the Lord’s security and faithfulness.
His love endures forever.

“Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:26)

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