tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post4859849800024181143..comments2023-05-09T02:32:06.301-07:00Comments on On the Beautiful Journey: Confessions of a MissionaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-61089288078149377982014-11-13T18:12:38.457-08:002014-11-13T18:12:38.457-08:00Thanks for reading, Rebekah! We have friends servi...Thanks for reading, Rebekah! We have friends serving in Panama as well and have been there once to visit them. May God bless you in your work for Him! Richard and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499823165892974087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-46801519790358831602014-11-09T16:19:34.372-08:002014-11-09T16:19:34.372-08:00Thank you for this post. I know it is 4 years old,...Thank you for this post. I know it is 4 years old, but it rings so true for what we have experienced as well and it is so hard sometimes not to get frustrated. We have been in Panama for 2 years now and we went in faith without raising support. <br /><br />I appreciate your reminders at the bottom as well.<br /><br />You have a beautiful family. I really enjoyed browsing your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906002894981565767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-77078278318698926642010-11-17T08:15:11.989-08:002010-11-17T08:15:11.989-08:00Right on guys. I'm glad for the "confessi...Right on guys. I'm glad for the "confession" you make of these four points at the end. You need to remind yourself of those often less you become so cynical that you cannot see the glory of God for the sinfulness of your fellow humans (even fellow Christians).<br><br>Know that there is at least one family in Oklahoma that cares greatly about what you guys are doing. I read your updates and have you in my prayers. So thankful for your passion for the unreached.<br><br>Please come visit us in Oklahoma! Richard can fly. No excuses (smiles).BCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10700184316041424469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-79630773457175715092010-11-17T09:14:52.625-08:002010-11-17T09:14:52.625-08:00Richard & Ashley,I always enjoy reading your b...Richard & Ashley,<br><br>I always enjoy reading your blog. I am sure it can be disheartening to see so many people uninterested in missions. As we talked about, it doesn't really set in with so many people until they have experienced missions first-hand. As I have prayed, observed various missionaries and contemplated full time mission work in the future, it is evident that it can be very unrewarding from a human's perspective. At the same time, many people sincerely care and are praying, but you don't always know it. The enemy is quick to try and discourage us with this.<br><br>However, we can be assured of one thing. God sees, hears and he honors the work and the prayers of His children. I can see that God is using these experiences to prepare you guys for the mission field, so that you will be even stronger and more reliant upon Him when the time has finally come to go to Brazil permanently!<br><br>Romans 5:3-5<br>3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; <br>4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; <br>5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. <br><br>Thanks for being so honest and transparent; your blogs have been an encouragement to me and to many others. Please know that we are praying for you guys regularly.Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18442187233450085335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-55504819371137302612010-11-17T10:17:54.219-08:002010-11-17T10:17:54.219-08:00Thanks Ben! I guess I should have added in there t...Thanks Ben! I guess I should have added in there that we have a lot people who DO encourage us and DO pray for us. God has made Himself so real in so many ways since we began this "ride" and it's always in the most unexpected ways... ways that bring us to our knees saying, "You are in control. Not us." You and your family have been a tremendous blessing to us, even so far away :)<br><br>And yes, we do need to visit... I'll have Richard book the plane now ;)<br><br>Austin, thanks for the encouragement.I feel like if I'm honest with others, it helps me see myself more honestly. I think transparency is something missing in "Christian" culture today. You are a blessing to Richard and me. You are right that there are a lot of people out there who care... thanks for being one of those!Richard and Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-89244509292710968212010-11-17T13:13:32.937-08:002010-11-17T13:13:32.937-08:00love you and this post :)love you and this post :)KandShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14853755793907560284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-69131785668083160372010-11-17T14:36:56.390-08:002010-11-17T14:36:56.390-08:00Some of the things you guys mention are things we ...Some of the things you guys mention are things we have gone through or have felt in our time of raising support. Though we are on the field, we dp not have our full support... No doubt God uses the time with support raising to prepare us and grow our faith for when we are on the field.<br>Praying you guys can soon reach your goal and be in Brazil full time! Susy EsquivelJulioSusyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10560130398485973131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-12113312598737100942010-11-17T15:33:26.972-08:002010-11-17T15:33:26.972-08:00Thanks for the blog entry, Ashley! I really apprec...Thanks for the blog entry, Ashley! I really appreciated reading it. I hope the Lord allows our paths to cross again someday.djsnyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555235180769677999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-35482036881292322632010-11-18T05:39:36.642-08:002010-11-18T05:39:36.642-08:00I am sure it seems it is taking a long time for yo...I am sure it seems it is taking a long time for you guys to get on the field and I know that is your hearts desire. I believe God is giving me this time as He knows when you are gone these days will never be again. I am thankful ya'll are still here especially having just had the funeral. What a blessing the three of you were to the two of us during this time. YOUR DAY WILL COME! BE ENCOURAGED! KEEP YOUR EYES UP NOT OUT! LUV U 3midnightwolf37http://www.blogger.com/profile/06984915878875744916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-81204604449784153912010-11-20T05:10:44.723-08:002010-11-20T05:10:44.723-08:00Oh, I think I have found a new friend! Yes indeed...Oh, I think I have found a new friend! Yes indeed the waiting by far is the hardest part! And maybe planning to move to a place I have never seen, where there is no house yet for us...but waiting kills me! If I had a date, I would do better I think. But then there is that walking by faith thing...sigh.<br><br>Anyway, found you on my dashboard and so glad to read of another on this same journey! Amazing how God works huh? Have a fantastic and productive time in Brazil!Liz Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09698702321324459456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220373833294758704.post-7117876743420121122011-06-04T17:58:39.632-07:002011-06-04T17:58:39.632-07:00Great story and website. May God always bless your...Great story and website. May God always bless your ministry.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742450135753803908noreply@blogger.com