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Oct 19, 2020 | 5 min read | Connie Patty Pray for Rain I am in the middle of a Bible read-through this year, and just finished the book of Zechariah. As I was reading through it, the first verse of chapter 10 caught my attention. "Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who sends the thunderstorms." While we think of rain in the springtime as obvious... Read more
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Oct 8, 2020 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
Unknown Paths
Dear Friends,
A tiny virus is closing many doors.
For over 25 years, the Josiah Venture team has gathered each September for a week of training, inspiration... Read more
Sep 22, 2020 | 5 min read | Trisha Wynn
Why September Is Not My Favorite Month
My stomach flip-flopped as I read the email: “‘Back to School’ parent meeting Thursday evening at 17:00.” Oh joy.
It’s that time of year again where my pride... Read more
Sep 10, 2020 | 4 min read | Dave Patty
Good Medicine
Dear Friends,
“I’ve just stopped counting on anything.”
My friend is normally quite optimistic, so his comment caught me by surprise. We were working on ministry... Read more
Aug 20, 2020 | 7 min read | Diana Anton
The Call
I was holding that piece of paper in my hand. Sitting on the edge of my bed felt like sitting on the edge of a giant rock on top of a high mountain. It was frightening to... Read more
Aug 13, 2020 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
Walking Prayer
Dear Friends,
Quarantines, social distancing, masks, lockdowns.
All of these actions slow down the spread of a deadly virus, but they also create barriers for ministry... Read more
Jul 27, 2020 | 0 min read | Tyler Patty
This Changes Everything
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Jul 17, 2020 | 6 min read | Chris Loux
The Fighter, the Learner, and the Young Sage
I remember the day I met Alex and Lina. It was the first day of English lessons at camp in 2018, and I was teaching the advanced level. After introductions and, since we were... Read more
Jul 10, 2020 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
A Summer Like No Other
Dear Friends,
“Houston, we have a problem.”
Remember those famous words from Apollo 13? As the crew was hurtling through space toward a landing on the moon, a routine... Read more
Jun 25, 2020 | 6 min read | Shelby Little
Are You Ready?
It is one of those rainy spring days here in Rīga, Latvia, where it is the perfect balance of warm and cool. As I sit in this little cafe, sipping on a coffee and talking... Read more
