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What is the point of the Christian life? You might expect us to say “missions” or “evangelism,” because we’re headed to the field one day. But we won’t. It’s just not true. As we move towards a life as a missionary family, and as you move forward in your Christian walk, I think we would all agree that we must keep our eyes on…
Two airplane pilots stand back to back on the green grass. One lets an arrow loose from the bow with his right hand, the other with his left. Thud. Thud. The target is pierced twice. Each hits dead center once in the game. Each wins one of two rounds. They had met years before, in college, where they both pursued mission aviation. Each one’s…
Today WordPress notified me that it’s been a year since I started this blog. Sorry WordPress, my first post was on January 29th, 2012, so it’s actually been 1.3 years. Anyway, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to reflect on the difference between then and now. 1.3 Years Ago: On January 29th, 2012… First blog post: “So here I am, a privileged young MBA student, admitting…
“Did you feel the Holy Spirit? It was there.” A little more than three weeks ago, I married Justin Toews, and became Anna Lisa Toews. A new name, a new identity in Christ. Wife, future missionary. Justin’s goal is to be a missionary pilot – flying supplies and people to remote areas of the third world – all for the glory of God! There…
My thesis, A Study of Social Media’s Use in Fundraising for Christian Missionaries, is finished, and here I am, 19 days away from marrying the man who started it all – becoming bonded to a future missionary for life. Here’s something I wrote a couple months ago after we saw our pastor for marriage counseling: Ask someone on the street how long marriage lasts,…
The super-important fact about pursuing missions work in your life, from Intervarsity’s blog post by Rachel Gregg: “5. Missionaries Grow into Their Identity “You’re not going to wake up one day and be someone you’re not already becoming,” Theresa reminds us. “You pursue Jesus and his kingdom one step at a time, every day.” Even what seems like little things count as being missional. For…
It’s occurred to me that I should be more mentally aware that I’m marrying a man who wants to be a career missionary. It’s a huge potential life change. But with all the wedding planning, and even with the plans to move after we’re married, everything is focused on the near-future. What about a few years later, when we might be anywhere in the world? Then…
How do you know if he’s “the one”?… The wives of my dear cousins sat around the table with me, where a beautiful puzzle with a running herd of horses was slowly becoming whole. The topic turned to men. Both recalled when they knew my cousins were the ones they’d marry. “I just knew… You just know.” one said. Later that night, while we…
Yes, you. As I read more and more about missionary fund raising for my thesis, I am caught up by the importance of the missionary “team,” which includes prayer warriors, financial supporters, and of course, those being sent. That is why we are “Paper Dove Missions.” This is not “Justin and Anna’s Possible Missionary Adventure” blog. As you read this blog and keep us…
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