Live Outwardly
“Beyond the Last Frontier: A Call to Bivocational Ministry in Alaska”
As the Executive Director of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network, my husband receives many inquiries about pastoral positions, full-time and bivocational, in Alaska. The lure of ministering in the Last Frontier excites the heart of many a pastor, especially if he enjoys hunting, fishing, and a wilderness adventure. New pastors often arrive in Alaska…
Kinder Than Is Necessary
I gave up making New Year’s resolutions long ago, and this year is no different. Occasionally, God impresses me with a particular Bible verse or word to adopt for a year. This year, it’s a word. Kindness. I’ve realized that I often desire kindness but rarely offer kindness to others. The saying, “The…
Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
When I moved overseas to minister as a global worker, I experienced many painful lessons when I judged something in my new culture through the lens of my Western eyes. So many times, I judged people and circumstances and made painful mistakes. A lot of foot-in-mouth gaffes. One day, I asked a local friend,…
An Old Thing Made New
Finally! After many months, I can reveal my updated appearance, and no plastic surgery was involved. Today, I present the fresh face of my updated and beautified website. I’m bubbling over with excitement! As you explore the website, I hope you’ll notice my new logo: the row of five matryoshka dolls, or nesting dolls. The…
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