It’s very cliche, but the song that’s be going through my mind is Michael W. Smith’s song “Friends.” The start of this mission trip has centered on friendships. First, the friendships of the team members. I love these people, and I’m enjoying the time with them. We’re getting to know one another better (how could… [Continue Reading]
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Bread of Life
One of my favorite things about the Czech Republic is the bread. A simple roll is called a rohlik. John thinks it tastes like any other bread, but being baked fresh daily tastes so much better to me! Bread is a staple at any Czech table, and this morning I woke up thinking about the… [Continue Reading]
Bringing Light in a Dark Place
The truth is I don’t think much of spiritual warfare in everyday life. I know we have a real enemy. I know that enemy wants to thwart our efforts and discourage us, but we’re quick to blame challenges and discouragement on life and on the fact that sin is real and life won’t be easy… [Continue Reading]
Mission Trip Update
It’s 2 a.m. here in Prague as I write this. Our hotel is right next to the Charles Bridge, and even at this hour I can see people walking about, snapping photos of statues of the states. Just a moment ago a group walked by singing. (I am awake because Alyssa woke up wanted to… [Continue Reading]
Mission-Minded Kids
When many kids hear the word “mission,” they think of adults who work at soup kitchens or travel to the inner city to tell others about God. What kids need to realize is that we don’t have to travel out of our town to share Jesus with others—or even out of our neighborhood. A mission… [Continue Reading]
Mission Trip Goal List
I’m off to the Czech Republic! This is my third mission trip there, and I’m over-the-moon excited. How amazing that God would send me to the most beautiful country in the world (in my humble opinion) to share the good news of Jesus! While we’re there we’ll be speaking connecting with a Czech church, speaking… [Continue Reading]
Prayer Guide for Our Czech Mission Team
Ahoj means hello! Please pray for the Czech Mission Team!Prayer Guide! Team Members: John Goyer, Tricia Goyer, Leslie Goyer, Alyssa Goyer, Deb Sadler, Emily Gnagey, Christy Hartman July 31-August 1: Please pray as the Czech Team travels to the Czech Republic. Pray for safe flights and rest. Pray for little Alyssa to do well. August 2:… [Continue Reading]
Missions Trip to the Czech Republic
Today is the absolute last day to order signed books from my LITERARY GARAGE SALE to raise the last of the money needed for our mission trip. My goal is to sell 100 books, and I’m almost there! This will finish the funding for our trip!Here is the link: goyerinkbookshop.storenvy.com/. Oh, and did I mention that… [Continue Reading]
Literary Garage Sale!
I have something exciting to share! I’m having an online LITERARY GARAGE SALE to raise the last of the money needed for our mission trip. My goal is to sell 100 books!! This will finish the funding for our trip! Here is the PREVIEW link…for you to look around. goyerinkbookshop.storenvy.com/ The sale will go LIVE on Wednesday… [Continue Reading]
How to Send Your Child off to a Foreign Country for Two Months | One Mom’s Opinion
My daughter is the bravest person I know. I really mean that. And the more I think about it, I’m a brave mom, too. I mean, who lets their twenty-year-old travel to Europe for two months on a mission trip . . . alone? Okay, she’s not really alone, but our missionary friends are more… [Continue Reading]
We love the Czech Republic.
The real truth is that our family left part of our hearts half way around the world. We love the Czech Republic. This love started with my first visit there. God has brought Czech friends into our lives. He gave us an amazing foreign exchange student, Andrea, who we call our Czech daughter. We took… [Continue Reading]