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Reflections from a Camino walk and the story of the woman who wept at Jesus’ feet. Today I walked a section of the Camino de Santiago from Vila Chã to Vila do Conde with my father-in-law, Craig, and two young women who have been spending time with us learning about ministry in northern Portugal. As […]
“Within minutes, they experienced more clarity and progress than they had in months.” It was an honor to spend a few days in Ukraine with teams who continue to serve in the middle of so much uncertainty. What struck me most was not just their resilience—but their openness. Even while carrying personal and team challenges, […]
We are grateful for the many ways you pray and partner with our family and the ministry in Portugal & Beyond. Here are a few updates from this season. Makayla Exploring the Next Step This summer our oldest daughter Makayla will be serving on a mission trip to the Middle East (May 29 – […]
In our house church, we have been walking slowly through the book of Ephesians — chapter by chapter, verse by verse. The past two Sundays we spent time in chapter 6, reflecting on what Paul truly meant by spiritual warfare. We talked about the armor of God not simply as protection, but as the very […]
A Table Where Hope and Difficulty Are Held in Sacred Tension This month felt like watching the Lord gently gather hearts. Around tables. In living rooms. Through honest conversations. And one particular afternoon stands out. Recently, I connected with a woman, Beth, who lives about 30 minutes inland from me. She has opened her large […]
Dear Friends, We just want to take a moment and say thank you. As this year comes to a close and Christmas draws near, we’ve been thinking about you—about the way you’ve prayed for us, encouraged us, and walked with us. We want you to know how much that has meant. Looking Back with Thankful […]
Book Club (Clube de Leitura) continues to feel like a gracious gift from the Lord. On December 13, we ladies gathered to discuss Anxious People by Friedrick Backman, a non-Christian fiction book, and I was so encouraged by how naturally meaningful conversations emerged. As we reflected on the story’s humor and the very human tendencies […]
Unite in Rest: A Week in Kosovo Support Missionary Care A Week in Kosovo From October 7–13, I, Jen, had the privilege of serving as the main speaker for a women’s ministry conference in Kosovo—a young nation just 18 years old. Thirty-six women gathered, half local believers and half international workers, representing Kosovo, Albania, the […]
Jen spoke at a women’s conference in Kosovo. 10/19/2025 – ladies book retreat This weekend was sweet and tender. A dream that started to have some flesh to it. A year ago I had a longing of how to draw in those that are introverted and bit overlooked when so much of ” ministry” or […]
First ANNUAL Reading Retreat This weekend, Oct 17-19, was sweet and tender. A dream that started to have some flesh to it. A year ago I had a longing of how to draw in those that are introverted and bit overlooked when so much of ” ministry” or “outreach” is designed for the extroverted, fast […]