faith
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“Mercy Ships, Mercy Ships”
During our time in Freetown Sierra Leone (Salone) we had a reoccurring experience while out and about in the city. Many people simply referred to us as “Mercy Ships”, as if it was our name. In the West African city… Continue reading
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You don’t know what you don’t know.
As I think about our first few months in Africa, many of the things that come immediately to mind are those that I did not know before arriving. Living in a privileged western context all my life, I’ve been ignorant… Continue reading
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Growing in Courage
For the last three weeks, Karin and I have been at the Mercy Ships International Support Center (ISC) in Lindale, TX receiving training and orientation for our time serving over the next two years. It’s the continuation of a massive… Continue reading
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Departures and Arrivals
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8 As we completed our move into a nomad lifestyle I was reminded… Continue reading
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Forgetting the past.
Over the last few weeks I have spent hours removing myself from numerous accounts and profiles of the church where I have served for the last 14 years. After pastoring here in Ellensburg all this time, there are many places… Continue reading
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Responding to the call of God.
God has been calling and sending people for thousands of years. It’s one of the recurring aspects of His nature. We live in a broken world with hurting people all around us. In response to this, God asks us to… Continue reading
Rosen Journey 