Towards the beginning of August, our family was involved in a conference in Cha-am, which is south of Bangkok.

Unreachable she seemed. Often “stand-offish.” Her facial expression-intense, defensive, appeared to say “Do not enter!” During group connections she would remove herself, appear uninterested, guarded.

Last month we celebrated the 2017 ABC-USA Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, Oregon. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with many new and old friends and to hear God’s voice through His children…

Paralyzed since the age of two due to trauma, her mother has had to carry Patricia on her back everywhere she goes.

Have you ever wondered if there is spiritual bubble wrap? If there is such a thing, I am certain it is woven together by prayers of faithful people.

Sharon and I have a few special quilts. One was made by the young adult fellowship in the town of Ipswich, Massachusetts when we left for our first pastorate after four years in seminary.