I thoroughly enjoy planning things. I like planning things so much I’ve turned it into my job. While my task list seems to change daily, essentially, I’m an event planner and organizer. I appreciate making lists, then checking off the things that I’ve accomplished; and like many people, I had drafted a plan for how my life was

My Thoughts While Being a Short-term Missionary in the COVID-19 Pandemic To be completely honest, I don’t usually feel like a missionary. Usually, life on the field feels just like living in another country only away from all of the typical support I am used to having. I am sure long-term workers in countries that are more closed off, or

Early Saturday morning, the team from Mission Peru returned home. On Monday evening, Dave gave a recap of their last days and travel home from Peru. You can view it here.   Posted by Dave De Smit on Monday, 30 March 2020 Note: There is a brief sound issue in the beginning. This clears up within the first minute.

Up until last Thursday my planner was filled with the lectures, labs, and meetings I needed to attend. I had pre-planned every day down to the hour, deciding what I would accomplish, who I would visit, and how I would spend my time. Now, I find myself looking at empty pages and wondering what to do with myself. I have friends who are graduating

Okay parents! Last week Barbara Postma shared some great tips about how to spend this time well with your kids at home. Surely now that the kids have been home for two full weeks, you're looking for some practical tips and tricks. So here we go!  From Mary Wright:Here are a couple of tips from me: (It's been a bit longer for me since

Hey friends!What a strange time we find ourselves in. If I’m honest, it hasn’t been particularly easy for me, but I’m sure I’m not alone in that!Four years ago, I found myself in the midst of the worst panic attacks and anxiety I’d ever experienced. By the kindness of God, and through prayer, reading, a lot of