Having been adopted from China when I was young, I had a particular interest in the Asian population. I didn’t realize, however, that God would use a medical missions conference to fulfill my desire to serve others working in East Asia.
Precious in the Sight of the Lord: Tribute to Ann Soden
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. This Precious Saint, Ann, is now rejoicing in the presence of Jesus Christ and, while we grieve her loss, we do not do so as those without hope. We who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior can rest assured that her absence is only temporary, until we reunite with her and Jesus for all eternity.
How to Follow Christ While You’re Waiting
At the beginning of 2020, I felt a sudden explosion of God’s call on my heart for missions, but the call was followed by the agonizing word, “wait”. However, one phrase kept peering its head in my direction: “be faithful in the present”.
The Winding Road to a Straight Path
Could it really be that all these divergent paths, each one pursued by the leading of the Holy Spirit, have finally converged into one straight path?
Arigato, Korea! How a Trip to South Korea Confirmed My Call to Japan
When I was growing up my family hosted Japanese exchange students. In 2016 my family took a vacation to Japan to visit families of students we had hosted. It was then that God first began to work in my heart and show me the need for Christ in Japan.
Lessons from a Missionary on How to Laugh at Yourself
Janet was a new Thai language learner, so when her language teacher asked about her husband, poor Janet thought she was asking about her kitten.
Plantitas and Plantitos Unite! Re-Cultivating a Sense of Awe and Wonder in Urban Philippines
In the new era of quarantine haircuts and dressing nicely only from the waist up for virtual meetings, there is another growing trend.
He is Worthy of All That I Have
Jack Largent is now in the presence of his Heavenly Father whom he served so faithfully and loved so deeply. This is a part of his story and how God used Jack, and his wife, Darlene to bring the hope of the gospel to East Asia.
Two Weeks of Quarantine in Thailand | Returning to the Field in a Pandemic
Since 1980 I have been able to secure a visa to Thailand with few issues. However, like scores of other missionaries, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench wrapped in red tape into our plans. But for me, Proverbs 16:9 aptly qualifies as my “Verse of the Year,” “The mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”Since 1980 I have been able to secure a visa to Thailand with few issues. However, like scores of other missionaries, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench wrapped in red tape into our plans. But for me, Proverbs 16:9 aptly qualifies as my “Verse of the Year,” “The mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
Volunteer Highlight: Candace Mobilized Others While She Was Waiting to Go to Japan
Candace volunteered as a Regional Mobilization Volunteer in the Houston area, and now she has joined the Japan Field as their Finance Manager.