THE CROWBAR Two weeks ago, I visited what used to be our house with daughters Stephanie and Leslie, son Linus Jr, and granddaughter Willa. We wanted to beat the heavy rains expected (and the mudslides when they came). It had already rained a bit the day before, so the drywall, now lying on the ground, … More A Crowbar, a Diamond Ring … and More Beautiful Than …
IT WASN’T ME! I didn’t see the the 1938 movie entitled, “You Can’t Take It With You,” but apparently Grandpa Martin Vanderhoff said to a wealthy, Mr Kirby: “Maybe it’d stop you trying to be so desperate about making more money than you can ever use? You can’t take it with you.” Jesus said something … More Who Said You Can’t Take It With You?
JOY IN CONNECTING AS 2024 CAME TO AN END I am grateful for you all, who in this past year (and past years) were part of our Global Training Network ministry (both at home in the US and abroad where we are training networks of leaders). One of the joys for me, as 2024 wound … More Flashing Back, Pressing Forward
A DIFFERENT KIND OF ORNAMENT With Christmas ahead, it’s time to decorate the Christ-mas tree. That has been our family’s tradition, especially with young children. They get to joyfully participate, sometimes putting ornaments that friends and family made with each of our names on them. Metaphorically, I want to thank you for being part of … More Decorating the Christ-Mas Tree
MULTIPLICATION As communicated in previous ministry updates, our Global Training Network (GTN) Divine Expedition Training (DET) is multiplying. Space doesn’t allow me to cover all the trainings going on and the lives being impacted, but I want to highlight a few. BRAZIL (SOUTH TEAM) A team of 6 of our DET Master Trainers from Bom … More All These People Are Grateful for You
WAY PAST I had the joy of attending a high school reunion this summer in Spokane. Our daughters Kristin, Stephanie, and Leslie attended with me. One of my classmates told them that her parents warned her about me back in high school because I was a “bad boy.” I wasn’t a Christian in high school … More Brings Me Great Joy …
On Expedition + 