October 14, 2025
SEEING FRUIT
Obedience
Seeing & not seeing fruit
Serving joyfully
Talking to people about Jesus is one of the most incredible things we can do, and yet it still makes me so nervous! The other day I was on a run and noticed spots along the trail with benches. I saw people walking who seemed sad and I thought it w...
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October 13, 2025
SEEING FRUIT
Expectations
Discouragement
When I reflect on the most discouraging aspects of ministry, the lack of visible fruit often tops the list. I can recall numerous outreaches where the number of new converts fell short of my expectations. It's disheartening to see so few of those ...
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October 10, 2025
SEEING FRUIT
Comparison
Seeing & not seeing fruit
Twelve years ago, we bought a farm in Fiji. Buoyed by the dream of community development and discipleship, we stepped out in faith, taking a loan from my mom to buy an old sugar cane farm with a dilapidated tin house.
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October 09, 2025
SEEING FRUIT
Seeing & not seeing fruit
Not too long ago I received an email regarding an article I had written. The email was not harsh but laid out reasons this person was concerned and upset with what was published. I took a deep breath and walked away from the computer. I forwarded ...
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