Pray for Rain

While we think of rain in the springtime as obvious -- at least it is in our part of Central and Eastern Europe -- it is a clear reminder that…

Unknown Paths

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, and equipping. We call it…

Why September Is Not My Favorite Month

It’s that time of year again where my pride gets a good reality check and I realize anew that I did not grow up in the Slovene school system. I…

Good Medicine

Uncertainty is wearing. It is energy-sapping, fear-producing, and fogs our view of the future. Yet, for us believers, the unchanging Word of God can bring a clear light to our…

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…

Walking Prayer

Quarantines, social distancing, masks, lockdowns. All of these actions slow down the spread of a deadly virus, but they also create barriers for ministry. It might seem like we should…

This Changes Everything

Štěpán is one of those young leaders with an infectious joy. When God is doing something in his life, he can’t help but share it. There is no question about…

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…

A Summer Like No Other

None of us has called Houston lately, but we have experienced an explosion of another sort as Covid-19 spread across China, then Europe, then around the world. As we head…

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…

Why is leaving JV so hard?

Although this journey was challenging, it has not been lonely. In these past years, I have grown up with my JVK peers, serving in other countries in Europe. Through this,…

Social Un-Distancing

Dear Friends, What do you do when the distance decreases? A common theme of the current pandemic is the need to create space. Greater distance decreases the chances of the…