WHAT'S IN STORE
What is it like to rustle through pieces of a past life that are stored away and forgotten with weeds growing all around its entrance, especially when it’s my past life?
LISTENING WITH OUR HEARTS
My daughter greeted me in the car after school by saying, “I told my class that I was moving away this morning, and then I started to cry. I didn’t think I would, but I did.” When we say things out loud it's not just our ears that listen, but our hearts as well, so why don't we pray that way?
A PSALM OF LAMENT FOR CORONATIDE
How do you sing hallelujah with a pain in your heart? You turn to the Psalms…
REMEMBERING OUR CALLING: BOTH TO FIELD AND FAMILY
We are returning for home assignment to the United States in July of this year, instead of 2022. This was not an easy decision to make, so we thought we would share about what this past year has been like for our family…
WHAT ARE YOU ARGUING ABOUT? - A REFLECTION ON MARK 9
Mark Chapter nine has the story of a desperate father who speaks the memorable line: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.” I’ve thought a lot about him, wondering what kind of belief he actually had.
HANDS AND FEET: BEING THE CHURCH DURING A PANDEMIC
For the past year I have watched God bless Brazilian churches for their faithfulness and their decisions. Here’s what they have done…
The Wise Man of Eldoret, Kenya
Last night as I saw Jupiter and Saturn converge I thought of the wise men of old, but also of my father-in-law. Here’s why…
ON BEARING THE MARK OF CHRIST (WHETHER RECEIVING A VACCINE OR NOT)
It is possible that God is about to recall hundreds of missionaries from the field to return home because it is their Christian honor and duty to serve him by refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccine, but does the Bible really talk about this?
MY EXPERIENCE WITH COVID-19
Pastor Olavo Vigil shares what it was like to be in the hospital as a COVID-19 patient, but also as a pastor and as a child of God.
SHOWERS OF BLESSING
Whenever the power goes out I’m left to feel the humid air one slowly falling sweat drop down my back at a time, sitting, staring, waiting, and wondering…
LIKE BARKING DOGS
What is it like to walk around a bunch of barking dogs, only to come home and find my friends barking at each other…
CONFESSIONS FROM A START-UP
You won’t see me giving expert consultations any time soon on how to do a start-up or appearing on Shark Tank, but here’s some things I’ve noticed the last few months as we launch Kairos Brasil:
MY PANDEMIC SPIRITUAL FOOD JOURNAL
What have you been feeding your soul during the pandemic? I tried to answer that question for myself, breaking it down into each month.
THE ASCENDING PROMISE
When Jesus ascended he left his people with the biggest of shoes to fill, shoes so big that we are tempted to just set them aside.
WHO TURNED OFF THE LIGHTS?
You are never ready to say goodbye to your Dad, especially during a pandemic…
THINKING ABOUT THE END TIMES? LEAN INTO IT!
Maybe you’ve been thinking about the last days too. Lean into it and may it lead you to a stronger place in your faith.
How to Spot a LIAR
It took just one prayer meeting in another country for me to realize how easily I can tune out the gospel in my life…
NEW YEAR'S HUGS
Different countries and families celebrate New Year’s all in their own ways, but lately mine have become somewhat unique, sadly…
STIRRING AND SLEEPING THIS CHRISTMAS
Christmas can not only become too familiar, but too busy. What does it look like to go back to the stories again?