Pruning and a tree named Rodney
Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” He was one of many contemporary authors and philosophers to note that there is often a strong sense that natural things speak to a reality that is much larger than the physical picture that they present. The Colorado Rockies, the bush of Africa and the English countryside are …
Testimony, Dependence & Robert Morris of Gateway
One of the great things about Christianity is what you receive by orienting your life around Christ. He will give you purpose, heal you, cause you to understand many things that have never quite made sense to you in the past. Remind yourself with Luke 12:29-32 NASB95 which says, And do not seek what you will eat and what you …
Whose back do you have?
Trina and I just returned from a great time with an impressive body of believers in Central Texas. Though the primary reason for our visit was to strengthen some longstanding relationships for the future, the trip expanded to include ministry to their two existing house churches and some of the future leaders of a third weekly house meeting due to …
Gad and the year of the warrior
As we pray and seek Jesus for direction at the beginning of 2025, there is an interesting prophecy in Genesis 49:19 NASB95 to consider: “As for Gad, raiders shall raid him, But he will raid at their heels.” There are many relevant aspects to this word but one inescapable facet is the conflict that was to always mark his life. …
Giving thanks & being thankful
The people that discipled me, especially Robert F Terrell, made James 1:2-4 NASB95 an unforgettable part of my training: Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. It …
Looking back before moving forward
Let’s review some of this scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 NASB But you are a CHOSEN RACE, A royal priesthood, A holy NATION, a PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; [10] for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are …
Six Months of England and Europe in Pictures
The collage above is from our time in The Netherlands. Windmills and Tulips mark Keukenhof, an incredible outdoor garden near Amsterdam. The inlet waterways are a common feature throughout the country. We profoundly enjoyed our tree lined walks near the city of Breda. But the real highlight is the work that Jesus is doing in the hearts of people! The …
England thus far
Trina and I arrived in The UK on April 1 with a plan to spend time with people that we had worked with in the past and to visit several new areas. While this exploration remains ongoing, here is an update on some of the people, places and our spiritual perspectives in the various contexts. Greater London London was our …
Europe on our minds
After traveling for the second time to Europe this year, Trina and I are getting ready to move there on a full time basis. For years now, The Lord has let us know that The UK would be our primary mission field in the coming season. However, it is also a very short plane flight from Heathrow to most European …
