Mission Post

Pastor Bill Schneider shares his powerful testimony—from getting saved on a Florida beach during spring break to pastoring churches across the country and stepping out in faith to train the next generation.

In this inspiring conversation, he talks about how God redirected his life, the moment that “changed everything,” and why missions still matter today. Through challenges, health struggles, and uncertainty, his story is a reminder that God uses ordinary people who are willing to say yes.

🔥 You’ll hear about:

• A life-changing salvation story

• How God calls and prepares you over time

• The reality of missions and why it matters

• Faith in seasons of uncertainty

• Why trials don’t stop God’s plan

Whether you’re a student, young adult, or someone seeking direction, this episode will challenge you to trust God and step into His purpose for your life.

👉 “I didn’t have the money—but God did.”

👉 “What if everything you’ve been through was preparing you for right now?”

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Quotes:

🔥 Salvation & Calling

“I didn’t go to the beach to get saved—I went to sin. But God had other plans.”

“God calls you when you least expect it… and changes everything.”

“I didn’t know where my life was going—but God did.”

🚀 Faith & Trust

“I didn’t have the money—but God did.”

“You just go. God will take care of the rest.”

“I’m here by faith. I don’t know how it’ll work—but God.”

“Stop waiting for it to make sense. Start trusting God.”

🌍 Missions & Purpose

“That trip changed everything.”

“The world looks different when you see the need up close.”

“Missionaries don’t just need prayer—they need support to get there.”

“If God puts it in your heart, it’s for a reason.”

💯 Real Talk / Growth

“God will use anybody that’s available.”

“I don’t know why God would use me… but He does.”

“You don’t have to be perfect—just willing.”

“Sometimes I look at myself and think, ‘God, how can you use me?’”

⚡ Trials & Hard Times

“God slowed me down—and that’s when I grew the most.”

“What feels like a setback can actually be preparation.”

“Pain didn’t stop me—it taught me to depend on God.”

“When God makes you stop, it’s because He’s trying to teach you something.”

🧭 Purpose & Perspective

“What if everything you’ve been through was preparing you for right now?”

“Your story isn’t random—God is building something.”

“Every step God took you through had a purpose.”

“Sometimes you understand it only when you look back.”

🏁 Commitment & Calling

“There’s nothing like being used by God.”

“If He’ll use me, I’m ready.”

“I just want to be used.”

“That’s the greatest privilege—to be used by God.”

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What does real discipleship look like when you’re starting a church from scratch?

In this episode, missionary Dallas Brown shares honest, on‑the‑ground lessons from church planting in West Africa, where every believer is a brand‑new Christian and spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight. From evangelism to discipleship, this conversation explores how the gospel not only saves but truly changes lives—even when growth is slow, messy, and challenging.

You’ll hear real stories about:

• Discipling new believers with no Christian background

• Pastoring immature Christians in a brand‑new church

• Church conflict, spiritual immaturity, and cultural challenges

• Why faithfulness over time matters more than short‑term zeal

• Using systematic Bible preaching to grow believers

• Developing church leaders from scratch

• Avoiding spiritual plateaus in ministry

• Maintaining healthy spiritual habits as a pastor or missionary

This episode is packed with practical insight for pastors, missionaries, church planters, and anyone involved in discipleship or ministry leadership. It’s a reminder that the Holy Spirit works through God’s Word to bring lasting transformation—and that patience is essential when helping people grow in the Lord.

📖 Topics include: Christian discipleship, church planting, missions, evangelism, ministry leadership, spiritual growth, pastoral encouragement, and faithfulness in ministry.

If you’re involved in ministry—or preparing for it—this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s process and keep investing in people.

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Quotes:

Discipleship & Growth

“Do we actually believe that the gospel not only saves, but changes lives?”

“The gospel does transform lives—but not always as quickly as we want.”

“People need time to grow, and you’ve got to give it to them.”

“You bring a bunch of lost people together, and growth gets messy.”

Church Planting Reality

“Starting a church from scratch is exciting—and humbling.”

“There’s a limit to how much a church can grow when everyone is immature.”

“It felt like pastoring the church of Corinth.”

“Growth doesn’t happen overnight—anywhere, if it’s going to last.”

Immature Believers & Conflict

“You put baby Christians together, and they fight constantly.”

“We had a church split over how food should be served.”

“Nobody warned me I’d have to explain that you don’t hire a witch doctor.”

“It’s easy to chase off troublemakers—but that’s not discipleship.”

Preaching & Teaching

“Preaching isn’t just about putting out fires.”

“Systematic preaching deals with problems before they arise.”

“Nobody likes having their toes stepped on by scripture.”

“The Word of God is what transforms lives.”

Faithfulness Over Time

“Faithfulness over time is what produces long‑term results.”

“Flashy zeal fades—steady faith endures.”

“Some people grow slowly, but they grow deeply.”

“The most faithful leaders weren’t always the strongest at the start.”

Leadership & Ministry

“It’s easy to hit a plateau and think you’ve learned enough.”

“If you’re not growing, you can’t help others grow.”

“Healthy habits matter more than ministry activity.”

“I pray God works in my heart as much as He works in theirs.”

What does it really take to leave comfort, plant a church, and raise a family on the mission field?

In this episode, missionary Cason Bloom shares his powerful journey of being called to Ecuador, planting a church in Quito, and trusting God through uncertainty, hardship, and growth. From launching a church with no contacts to discipling new believers and preparing national leadership, this conversation offers real encouragement for missionaries, pastors, and anyone considering God’s call.

Cason also opens up about family life on the mission field, balancing ministry and parenting, and why living with eternity in view changes everything.

🔥 Whether you’re a young person wrestling with missions, a missionary in a hard season, or someone wondering what God wants you to do with your life—this episode is for you.

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📌 In This Episode:

• How God called a family to missions in Ecuador

• What church planting really looks like from day one

• Raising kids while serving on the mission field

• Encouragement for missionaries who feel discouraged

• Why belief in eternity makes missions a logical decision

• Future vision: planting another church & training pastors

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▶️ Watch, be encouraged, and ask the question:

“God, what do You want me to do with my life?”

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Quotes:

“We arrived with no contacts—just prayer and obedience.”

“God can build a church out of nothing if you’re willing to start.”

“Don’t make life‑changing decisions in your darkest moment.”

“Sometimes God removes things—not to hurt us, but to show us what we’ve been trusting more than Him.”

“Missions often looks like knowing what needs to be done before you know how it will work.”

“If we really believed eternity was real, missions wouldn’t be a strange idea—it would be logical.”

“Comfort isn’t neutral; it can quietly replace calling.”

“God didn’t just give us a church—He raised up a pastor from the very first service.”

“You can be faithful in ministry and still need to ask God what must change.”

“Why use your life for temporary things when eternal things are at stake?”

“We didn’t quit—not because it was easy, but because God was faithful.”

“Ministry and family aren’t enemies, but balance takes planning.”

What happens when God changes the mission field mid‑calling?

In this powerful conversation, Jim Roberts shares his journey from being born on the mission field, to planting churches in India, to walking through fear, uncertainty, government pressure, and finally hearing God say it was time to come home.

“With less than two percent of India identifying as Christian, everywhere we went—we were the minority.”

From extreme heat and crowded cities to visa stress and spiritual battles, this episode opens a real window into life as a missionary in India and the cost of obedience.

“Fear of man brings a snare—but God did not give us a spirit of fear.”

Jim recounts:

Being redirected from Scotland to India

• Planting churches in New Delhi

• Nearly facing government shutdowns

• Adopting a child overseas

• Wrestling with the hardest decision of his life—leaving the mission field

• How God continues to use his calling today as a pastor

Whether you’re missions‑minded, wrestling with God’s direction, or simply encouraged by stories of faith, this testimony will challenge and strengthen you.

👉 Obedience doesn’t always mean staying. Sometimes it means trusting God when He changes the assignment.

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🔥 Faith & Calling Quotes

“I just wanted to do something for the Lord, and He’s allowed me to do that my whole saved life.”

“I said, ‘Lord, if there’s nobody there, I’ll go.’ And I just got peace about it.”

“Obedience doesn’t always mean staying—sometimes it means trusting God when He changes the assignment.”

“God knows what’s right and what’s perfect—not me.”

“I loved India, but I already felt like the Lord was done with me there.”

🌍 Missions & Ministry Quotes

“Everywhere we went, we were less than two percent Christian.”

“It’s still a very needy country, especially in the north—very little gospel influence.”

“If you can get in and you can stay in, you can minister. It’s the business side that’s hard.”

“We started the first fellowship in our house—that’s how it all began.”

“I didn’t know anybody when we landed in India.”

😬 Fear, Risk & Trust Quotes

“Leaving the country and coming back in was always extremely stressful.”

“It was hard to enjoy a vacation knowing I’d have to face immigration again in a few days.”

“The fear of man bringeth a snare—that verse has helped me more times than I can count.”

“God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

“At any time, they could’ve stopped us or kicked us out.”

🔥 Life in India Quotes (Great for Clips)

“Summertime in New Delhi? It’s miserable—like 115 or 120 degrees.”

“You never knew what you were going to see—elephants, camels, cows, monkeys.”

“Everything is a god there—the trees, the animals, even people.”

“Two seasons: hot and cold. No in-between.”

How do you plant churches and make disciples one person at a time?

In this episode, Pastor Steve Hall shares decades of ministry insight on using one-on-one Bible studies to reach the lost, disciple believers, and plant healthy churches. This conversation is especially helpful for missionaries, church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders who want to stay focused on what matters most: seeing people saved and trained to teach others.

You’ll learn why the first part of the Great Commission is often neglected, how personal Bible studies lead to genuine conversions, and how to find people to teach anywhere you go—from church visitors to door knocking, everyday encounters, and follow-up relationships.

This episode challenges the danger of becoming too busy with administration and reminds us that abiding in Christ and teaching the Bible is the foundation of fruitful ministry.

Topics Covered:

• Teaching the Bible to lost people

• One-on-one discipleship and evangelism

• Church planting through Bible studies

• Witnessing vs. teaching

• Keeping soul-winning the priority in missions

• Training believers to make disciples

If you’re preparing for the mission field—or already serving—this conversation will refocus your heart and sharpen your ministry.

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Key Quotes from the Episode

“The Great Commission has two ‘teachings—and most churches miss the first one.”

“Teaching the lost is just as biblical as discipling believers.”

“If you’re too busy to teach lost people, your church will be too.”

“Never get so full of administration that you forget why you’re a missionary.”

“Churches grow best one person at a time.”

“Witnessing is the gateway to teaching.”

“Faith comes by hearing—and hearing happens best one on one.”

“You don’t need ten people for a Bible study—just one willing heart.”

“If someone will give you six Bible studies, God usually saves them.”

“One of the greatest joys in life is having a spiritual baby.”

“Heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents.”

“Don’t live vicariously through other people seeing souls saved.”

“If nobody’s being saved, ministry becomes miserable.”

“You’ll never have a Bible study if you never ask for one.”

“The Bible is the most interesting book in the world—let it speak.”

“False converts disappear, but disciples stay.”

“Why are you a missionary? So people might be saved.”

“Train people to do the work—you can’t add staff on the mission field.”

“Abiding in Christ always leads to fruit.”

“Don’t forget the best thing: teaching the Bible and seeing people saved.”

What happens when mental health and ministry collide? In this honest and deeply encouraging conversation, Sam Quinn shares his personal journey with anxiety, depression, and faith, including how a panic attack once sent him to the hospital, believing he was having a heart attack.

This episode addresses the myths Christians often hear—like “if you loved God more, this wouldn’t happen”—and offers a biblical, compassionate, and practical approach to mental health. Sam explains why anxiety is not a lack of faith, why shame blocks healing, and how believers can accept their struggle without letting it define their identity.

If you’ve ever wrestled with stress, burnout, depression, or anxiety—especially while trying to serve God—this conversation is for you.

Key Topics Covered:

• Mental health in ministry and daily Christian life

• Anxiety attacks vs. panic attacks

• Why mental health struggles are not spiritual failure

• Biblical identity vs. mental health labels

• Faith, counseling, psychology, and practical tools

• “Your struggle is not your identity.”

• Using weakness to help others

This episode is part of an ongoing discussion on mental health and faith, offering hope, clarity, and truth for believers navigating real struggles in a broken world.

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Key Quotes from the Episode

Mental Health & Ministry

“I’ve never had a ministry that wasn’t at least a tiny bit of chaos.”

“When those two worlds collide—ministry and mental health—you realize life isn’t as neat as we want it to be.”

“Trying to serve the Lord doesn’t exempt you from stress, anxiety, or depression.”

Anxiety, Panic, and Physical Symptoms

“I thought I was having a heart attack—but it turned out to be anxiety.”

“Anxiety attacks don’t mean you’re worrying too much; they mean something real is happening in your body and mind.”

“Just because it’s ‘all in your head’ doesn’t mean it isn’t destroying your life.”

Faith and Mental Health

“Anxiety doesn’t mean you’re being faithless.”

“You can be praying, reading your Bible, serving God—and still struggle.”

“If you leave the soul out of mental health, it doesn’t work. If you leave science out, it doesn’t work either.”

Shame, Denial, and Harmful Responses

“Telling someone they just don’t love God enough creates shame, not healing.”

“Mental health issues, untreated, act like an infection—they don’t heal by being ignored.”

“Gaslighting someone’s pain doesn’t make it disappear.”

“Adding shame to anxiety or depression only undermines help.”

Acceptance and Moving Forward

“The first step isn’t fixing it—it’s believing it exists.”

“You can’t move forward if you pretend you don’t have a problem.”

“Accepting your struggle doesn’t mean surrendering your future.”

“Learning to rest is not optional—it’s necessary.”

Identity in Christ

“Your struggle is not your identity.”

“I am a person who struggles with depression; I am not depression.”

“Who God says you are is more true than what anxiety tells you.”

“These struggles are part of my journey, but they are not the end of my journey.”

Purpose and Compassion

“We’re comforted so we can comfort others.”

“What I struggled with gave me compassion I didn’t have before.”

“Mental health is a mission field.”

Are you constantly busy but still feel unproductive? In this episode, John Pearson shares 5 biblical principles of time management that will help you take control of your schedule, eliminate distractions, and focus on what truly matters.

This conversation goes beyond productivity hacks. We discuss redeeming the time, building intentional habits, and creating a daily plan that balances work, ministry, family, and spiritual growth. From early‑morning routines to the famous “eat the frog” principle, this episode offers practical wisdom for pastors, missionaries, leaders, and anyone struggling to manage their time well.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by urgent demands, procrastination, or distractions, this episode will give you a clear, biblical framework to structure your day and live with greater purpose.

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Quotes!

🕰️ Time & Productivity

“Time management is using the time resource in a day to get the most productivity—without draining your emotional, mental, or spiritual reserves.”

“We all have the same 24 hours, but not all of us use those 24 hours the same way.”

“Good time management isn’t a list of things you do—it’s the person you become.”

“If the important things are done early, the rest of the day becomes much easier to manage.”

“Getting up early and knowing what you’re going to do—that’s where most success starts.”

🔁 Habits & Discipline

“Habits eventually stop being habits and start becoming who you are.”

“Plan tomorrow’s work today so you don’t wake up guessing.”

“Work while you’re working so you can rest while you’re resting—without guilt.”

“Multitasking is a mirage. You only think you’re doing multiple things.”

“If you keep pushing off the hard thing, it only gets bigger.”

🐸 The “Eat the Frog” Principle

“If the first thing you do every day is eat the frog, everything else feels easier.”

“The longer you wait to eat the frog, the bigger and harder it gets.”

“Do the difficult things first—then even a chaotic afternoon can’t ruin your day.”

🚨 Urgent vs Important

“Urgent things are usually put on your schedule by other people.”

“Most urgency is just the result of poor planning.”

“Priority is a singular word—if everything is a priority, nothing is.”

“Jesus was always busy, but He was never in a hurry.”

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family, Ministry & Balance

“Balance isn’t the best word—blend is.”

“Bringing the family into what you do works better than constantly trying to separate time.”

“If you work during rest time, you’ll always feel guilty—and still be tired.”

🎯 Long‑Term Vision & Opportunity

“Good plans are helpful, but you should also be positioned for unexpected opportunities.”

“Don’t get so locked into a five‑year plan that you miss what God brings today.”

🔥 Overcoming Failure & Laziness

“Good time management is an assault on human nature.”

“We’re naturally self‑centered, so discipline will always feel unnatural at first.”

“You don’t just need a plan to succeed—you need a plan to not fail.”

“Laziness and self‑centeredness will kill even the best plan.”

“If you don’t attack what holds you back, you’ll eventually lose enthusiasm for moving forward.”

📖 Faith‑Focused Quotes

“Redeeming the time requires intention—it never happens accidentally.”

“God’s work deserves our best hours, not our leftovers.”

“When you manage your time well, you create room for God to work.”

Mission Post | Sharpening the Axe: The Value of Ongoing Education with Dr. J. Michael Lester

Join us for a powerful and encouraging conversation with Dr. J. Michael Lester, President of Veritas Baptist College, as he shares his journey of ministry, leadership, education, and faith. From his early calling as a teenager in Georgia, to 26 years of teaching and leading in California, to now guiding an online Bible college that equips pastors and missionaries worldwide—Dr. Lester offers wisdom for every stage of ministry.

In this interview, we discuss:

• The mission and vision of Veritas Baptist College

• Why ongoing ministry education matters for pastors and missionaries

• How missionaries can continue training from anywhere in the world

• Leadership lessons from decades in Christian education

• The importance of preparation in the call to preach

• How to build teams, manage time, and stay effective

• Encouragement for missionaries facing trials, discouragement, or burnout

• Dr. Lester’s books Go Forward and Rightly Divided

• Personal stories of faith, family, and God’s grace

Whether you’re a missionary, pastor, youth leader, Bible college student, or someone preparing for full‑time ministry, this conversation is filled with practical insight and spiritual encouragement.

✨ Learn more about Veritas Baptist College: https://vbc.edu/

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Quotes!

✅ Quotes About Ministry & Calling

• “A call to preach is a call to prepare.”

• “I have one life—so how can I get the most impact out of that life for God’s kingdom?”

• “The more you give God to work with, the more He can use you.”

• “You don’t have to be a butter knife when you could be a steak knife.”

• “I live for the audience of one.”

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✅ Quotes on Education & Training

• “Continuing education keeps us sharp—it keeps us thinking and growing.”

• “You can stay in your church, serve in your church, and we can bring the education to you.”

• “We need missionaries who are prepared, equipped, and ready to step into the classroom when their fieldwork is finished.”

• “Tools matter—better tools expand your reach and effectiveness.”

• “Sharpening your mind is part of loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.”

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✅ Quotes on Leadership

• “If I only had six hours to cut down a tree, I’d spend four hours sharpening the axe.”

• “Delegation isn’t avoiding work—it’s building teams so more can be accomplished.”

• “Wisdom doesn’t give you more hours; it helps you get more done with the hours you have.”

• “Two are better than one, and teamwork multiplies effectiveness.”

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✅ Quotes on Personal Journey

• “When I surrendered to preach, I didn’t know what that meant—only that God wanted my life.”

• “One sentence from the right mentor can change your entire direction.”

• “God often redirects us through the encouragement of others.”

• “I’ve learned that sometimes the hardest moments become the places where God grows you the most.”

Mission Post | S6E3 | In this powerful interview, missionary couple Chestley and Yessica share their incredible story of how God brought them together and led them to serve in Medellín, Colombia. From Yessica’s journey out of Venezuela and coming to know Christ, to Chestley’s path from single missionary to pastor, this conversation is filled with faith, sacrifice, and God’s grace.

You’ll hear how a simple English class invitation led to salvation, how God opened doors for ministry, and what it takes to plant and grow a church in a major city like Medellín. They also share practical advice for anyone considering missions and challenge you to take your next step of faith.

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a missionary, or how God works in real lives around the world, this video will encourage and challenge you.

👉 In this Episode:

A powerful salvation testimony

A missionary love story

Church planting in Colombia

Building a ministry in Medellín

Practical advice for future missionaries

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https://visionmissions.com/school

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If you are interested in missions, church planting, Christian leadership, or missionary life, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

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Quotes!

🔥 Faith & Calling

* “Just do it. The longer you wait, the harder it gets.”

* “God won’t give you the whole 20-year plan—He’ll give you the next step.”

* “A life of faith doesn’t stop at salvation.”

* “Before you talk yourself out of it… just go do it.”

* “Pray and ask God to guide your steps—then take them.”

🌎 Missions & Purpose

* “If God wants you to be a missionary, nothing else will satisfy.”

* “There are thousands of people within walking distance who need the Gospel.”

* “Sometimes the greatest step is simply starting.”

* “You don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to move forward.”

* “God places people exactly where He wants to use them.”

❤️ Testimony & Transformation

* “I thought money would make me happy—but it didn’t.”

* “Receiving Jesus was the best decision I’ve ever made.”

* “God changed my life completely—everything.”

* “I grew up in a Christian home, but I had to choose Christ for myself.”

* “What I was searching for, I only found in Jesus.”

💍 Relationship & Story

* “I asked her to marry me under a waterfall—and she said yes.”

* “God wrote our story before we ever saw it.”

* “What started as ministry became family.”

* “Sometimes God brings people together in unexpected ways.”

📖 Ministry & Growth

* “Our goal isn’t just attendance—it’s discipleship.”

* “We’re not just building a church—we’re building people.”

* “Discipleship is where real growth happens.”

🎯 Practical Wisdom

* “Make a plan, but be willing to follow God’s direction.”

* “Don’t let excuses keep you from obedience.”

* “Talk to people who’ve done it—they can help guide you.”

* “Take the step before fear talks you out of it.”

Mission Post | What does it really mean to die to self in ministry? In this episode, missionary Dallas Brown shares honest lessons from serving in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and how the mission field exposed areas of pride, ambition, and expectations he didn’t even realize were there.

After years of training and preparation, many missionaries arrive on the field expecting to lead—only to discover that God is more interested in shaping their character than showcasing their abilities. Dallas explains how learning a new culture, facing daily challenges, and serving in uncomfortable situations forced him to confront pride and embrace true servanthood in ministry.

This conversation explores the biblical principle from John 3:30 — “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Whether you are a missionary, church leader, or simply a Christian seeking to follow Christ more faithfully, these lessons about humility, pride, and surrender are relevant for every believer.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The hidden challenges of missionary life

• Why dying to self is a daily decision

• The danger of comparison in ministry

• Learning humility on the mission field

• Building God’s kingdom instead of our own

If you are interested in missions, church planting, Christian leadership, or missionary life, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

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Quotes!

“It’s easy to say you’re dying to self when everything is comfortable.”

“On the mission field, you quickly realize how useless you actually are without God.”

“When I get frustrated, it’s usually because I think I deserve better.”

“Pride shows up the moment we believe we deserve something more.”

“The mission field has a way of sending you back to kindergarten.”

“You spend years preparing to lead, and then you arrive and can barely stack chairs the right way.”

“The world doesn’t revolve around me—and it’s amazing how many times God has to remind me of that.”

“It’s not about building our kingdom; it’s about building His.”

“Comparison is dangerous whether you think someone is better than you or worse than you.”

“If I’m offended, I have to ask myself—do I think I deserve better?”

“Pride grows when we try to elevate our name instead of the name of Christ.”

“Dying to self is not a one-time decision—it’s a daily habit.”

“Sometimes the greatest lesson God teaches missionaries is humility.”