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12/25/2025

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12/11/2025

Remind me to meet up with you for a medicine drop and eyeglasses for 2025.

12/10/2025

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December 9, 2025 4:05 am

“And he asked that he might die, saying, ‘It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life.’” — 1 Kings 19:4

Elijah had just seen fire fall from heaven. On Mount Carmel, he faced down hundreds of false prophets and watched God move in unmistakable power.

But the next day, he was running. After receiving a death threat from Queen Jezebel, Elijah fled into the wilderness, collapsed under a broom tree, and prayed to die.

This wasn’t fatigue. It was depression.

He was afraid, alone, and deeply discouraged. And in that moment, the prophet who had just called down fire couldn’t summon the strength to keep going.

If you’ve served in medical missions or just the medical field in general, you’ve probably seen something similar. Maybe in your patients—or maybe in yourself.

Missionary burnout is real. So is depression, anxiety, PTSD, and emotional exhaustion. You may be caring for someone who can no longer feel joy, who believes they're a burden, who is trapped in shame, fear, or isolation.

When Elijah lay down under that tree, God didn’t rebuke him or rush him to recovery. Instead, He sent an angel to touch him gently and offer food and water. Then Elijah slept. And the angel returned again.

Only after Elijah had eaten, rested, and regained strength did God call him forward—and even then, He didn’t speak through fire or storm. He came in a still, small voice.

God’s care was practical, physical, patient, and tender. It met Elijah where he was, not where he “should” have been.

You won’t always have answers. But like God with Elijah, you can offer food, water, rest, and presence. You can create a safe space for someone to be human again. You can reflect the love of a God who doesn’t push people out of their darkness but enters it with them.

And if you’re the one in the cave (1 Kings 19:9–12)—burned out, withdrawn, or overwhelmed—know that God’s response to Elijah is also for you. He didn’t scold him for being weak. He met him gently, with care, and gave him time to recover.

God still speaks that way: quietly, kindly, and near to the brokenhearted.

Reflect: Who in my life may be silently suffering, and how can I embody God’s patient care to them? Am I also making space for God to care for me?

Pray: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

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Panama Medical Mission 2025 Medicine drop/delivery soon! Eyeglasses will go…

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This free 5-part video series will help you grow closer to your spouse by making prayer a consistent, life-giving part of your marriage.

10/19/2025

We have a new addition to the family! Lilah was born August 26, 2025. Happy Sunday!! God Bless you!

10/18/2025

Revisiting this to remind us how God writes the stories!

First Medical Mission to Panama. We had 3 different clinics sites treating around 370 Cuna and Ngobe Bugle Indians.We treated malnourshment, common cold, deh...

10/18/2025

Indigenous peoples of 🇵🇦 Panama

Indigenous Peoples' Day:
October 13, 2025

The Indigenous peoples of Panama, also known as Native Panamanians, are the original inhabitants of Panama, are the Native peoples whose history in the territory of today's Panama predates Spanish colonization.

* The Ngäbe and Buglé are the largest groups and are known for their agriculture and intricate handicrafts.
* The Emberá and Wounaan peoples traditionally live in the Darién region and are known for their rainforest-based lifestyle and cultural traditions.
* The Naso people have a unique status as one of the few Indigenous groups with a monarchy.

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Come out and support Sapulpa Fall revival!

09/14/2023

AONP Conference has been good this year!

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Shout out to Woodward ProactiveMD For expired medication for our 2024 planned CABMEDMISSION TRIP!

08/21/2023

Public school can be hard but so rewarding! Think about how much Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ you can spread. I remember prayer at the flagpole day! I recommend bring your Bible to school day! Focus on the Family