Jan. 5, 2026 Happy New Year….a gift from God. I just finished a 4 day prayer emphasis with my local church and today begin a 3 day prayer emphasis with Sonlife. Maybe this year I  will learn to pray. Thank you that you know how to pray. Here’s the month…. Monday Thursday and Saturday mentor young men Jan. 10 training to mentor for Teen Challenge and Global Link Partners Board meeting. Jan. 11 Preach at Long Prarie Baptist Church and train youth leaders Jan. 12-13 Karen’s surg

Madison Mission Trip My regular routines and the life I had known for nearly nine years changed greatly upon moving back stateside last December. Often, I have missed pieces of the life I had in Czech, and continually, God has given the confirmation that this decision to move back glorifies Him. I clearly see the Lord working through the ministry that continues in Letovice, CZ and in the missions I get to be a part of since moving back. Of course, I was able to return to the

As we finish up 2025 and start planning for 2026, so grateful for how God is continuing to use Student Link around the world.  And I’m amazed at the plans for 2026. We finish 2025 with 12 students committed to continuing Student Link for 2026 at Friendship Church.  Looks like our prayers for a male leader in PL has been answered.  Greg Strock and Dean have said yes. Plans for 2026: February the SL team will be attending the Sonlife Conference in FL.  SL will cover the cost to

Prayer needs this month..... Our church is calling a new Pastor. the vote is Nov. 14. Pray for leadership, wisdom and perspective. Nov. 10-12 I am going to the woods to meet with God. This is a 3 day annual ritual that i am terrible at. BUT i need to hear from God for a clear vision for the next 10 years. I'm excited. It's just difficult for someone with ADHD to sit still and listen. I think there will be a major financial shift for Karen and I on Jan. 1 but i need to be sure

Disciple-making continues through out the year.

Two amazing trips in September.  I’m amazed as what God leads me to do.  First trip was with the amazing Rekindle team to Letovice...

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Good morning, Dear Prayers, Thank you so much for covering Karen and I in prayer this past month. We have just returned from a Sonlife...

Student Link groups continue to go strong with 3 adults discipling 13 students.  The group came together to plan Friendship Church’s...

Good morning, Dear Prayers, This is the Global Week of Prayer. I have no idea what that means. It was called to my attention this morning...

www.universalmarkoflove.blogspot.com Madison, WI For the final week of July, I joined the youth group in Madison, WI for a mission trip...

Rekindle – Czech mission trip is fast approaching. We have flights reserved leaving Thursday, Sept. 11 and returning Sunday, Sept. 21. ...

New Teams / New Team Member So excited for London to join the Student Link Team.  She will be an incredible add and will be helping...

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This morning I began I Cor. In my quiet time….and you were there! “I give thanks to my God always for YOU because of the grace of God...

June 1, 2025 Dear Praying friend, I write today with joy in serving Christ. Matt. 5:13. Jesus picked US to be the SALT. WOW!!! Please...

April I took 5 students and 3 team members to the District Blitz in Duluth.   We had a great bonding time along with attending Rick’s...

I returned to Duluth Blitz for the 4th year in a row.  This year I was on the main stage.  Over 1,000 attendees over two seminars with...