Weeping

I wept during the first leg of my flight home from the Middle East.

MinistryRen MoirMarch 20, 2018Grief, Middle East

Strengthening Souls

Toward the end of their first whirlwind missionary campaign, Paul and Barnabas circled back through what is now Albania and Turkey “strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith and saying, ‘Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.’” (Acts 14:22)

MinistryRen MoirMarch 12, 2018Middle East, Meetings

Lighthouses

On the wall facing my desk at home there is a famous photo of lighthouse about to be engulfed by towering waves. But it stands firm, a beacon in the darkness.

MinistryRen MoirMarch 5, 2018Middle East, Missional enterprise

Encourage Teamwork

Today, Renee and I arrived in another country in the Middle East to come alongside our leaders here.

MinistryRen MoirMarch 1, 2018Middle East, Encouragement

Power

Today I begin a 3 ½ week trip to 3 countries in the Middle East. I confess that I’m feeling anxious and inadequate and under-prepared.

MinistryRen MoirFebruary 23, 2018Middle East

Warrior Women

Remember that scene in the “Lord of the Rings” where the warrior princess Arwen rescues Frodo from the dark riders?

MinistryRen MoirFebruary 20, 2018Middle East

Waging War

It’s easy to forget that we are in a war.

Ministry, FamilyRen MoirJanuary 31, 2018Navigators

Discerning

During the last 10 days of January, Renee and I will be on intensive grandparent duty caring for the three of our grandsons (ages 6, 4 & 1) ...

Family, MinistryRen MoirJanuary 19, 2018Family, Ministry

Preparing

Our son Hudson and his new bride Lauren just arrived in the Middle East for 7 months of intensive training, equipping them to serve God long term in that region.

Family, MinistryRen MoirJanuary 16, 2018Family