STORIES FROM THE FIELD
FROM THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Thoughts from the new Cadence President
What a privilege it is to write you as the fifth President of Cadence International. Our family has served with Cadence for nearly 20 years, and we have been shaped deeply by this ministry as God has worked in us and around us while we were singles, newly married, and now with a growing family. It has been a sweet and joy-filled ride.
From the Field
The InCadence Podcast:
Stories of God’s work in and through the military.
Grace for Today
One of our long-term (over 40 years) Cadence missionaries, Doyle Spader, went home to be with Jesus last month.
His wife Chris recounted to Joyce and me a conversation she and Doyle often had in the weeks before his death. They would say to each other: “We have grace for the day—it is always enough. It’s only not enough if I’m trying to get it for the next day.”
Smiles and Blessings
I recently shared a story about one of our grandchildren with you. Please bear with this joy-filled grandpa again!
Not too long ago as Joyce and I returned home from an event, we walked in the door to a room full of many of our family gathered for an evening together.
Our daughter Kyrie was holding their seven-month old son Lewis (grandchild number five). He was snuggled up on her shoulder, but as he heard our voices he turned his head and smiled. Oh, our hearts! He then twisted his body to face us and started twitching his legs and arms in excitement at seeing us.
Light Matters
I have been house-hunting here in Colorado with our daughter, Kyrie, and son-in-law, Jake. Well, our six-month-old grandson Lewis also tags along! Having moved from Oregon over Thanksgiving week, they have begun the challenging task of finding a home that is a good fit for their family at an affordable price.
One of the important criteria for the home they will choose (among many things) is the element of light—both natural and spiritual. Some houses are darker than others, in both senses. We’ve walked into some and known immediately the lack of light would not be conducive to the atmosphere they desire in their home.
Love Moves Toward
“Grandma, I’m coming to you.”
Our four-year-old grandson, Davey, scurried along the church row to nestle in Joyce’s lap during the service this past Sunday. We love being grandparents to five dear ones, and these many small moments of affection and connection warm our hearts!
It strikes me just how often love takes the initiative to move toward another.
Grace for Today
One of our long-term (over 40 years) Cadence missionaries, Doyle Spader, went home to be with Jesus last month.
His wife Chris recounted to Joyce and me a conversation she and Doyle often had in the weeks before his death. They would say to each other: “We have grace for the day—it is always enough. It’s only not enough if I’m trying to get it for the next day.”
Smiles and Blessings
I recently shared a story about one of our grandchildren with you. Please bear with this joy-filled grandpa again!
Not too long ago as Joyce and I returned home from an event, we walked in the door to a room full of many of our family gathered for an evening together.
Our daughter Kyrie was holding their seven-month old son Lewis (grandchild number five). He was snuggled up on her shoulder, but as he heard our voices he turned his head and smiled. Oh, our hearts! He then twisted his body to face us and started twitching his legs and arms in excitement at seeing us.
Light Matters
I have been house-hunting here in Colorado with our daughter, Kyrie, and son-in-law, Jake. Well, our six-month-old grandson Lewis also tags along! Having moved from Oregon over Thanksgiving week, they have begun the challenging task of finding a home that is a good fit for their family at an affordable price.
One of the important criteria for the home they will choose (among many things) is the element of light—both natural and spiritual. Some houses are darker than others, in both senses. We’ve walked into some and known immediately the lack of light would not be conducive to the atmosphere they desire in their home.
Love Moves Toward
“Grandma, I’m coming to you.”
Our four-year-old grandson, Davey, scurried along the church row to nestle in Joyce’s lap during the service this past Sunday. We love being grandparents to five dear ones, and these many small moments of affection and connection warm our hearts!
It strikes me just how often love takes the initiative to move toward another.
The Glory of God
In contrast to Moses who wore a veil to cover the fading glory of God from the disbelieving Israelites, we now “with unveiled faces all reflect” or as the ESV puts it, “behold the glory of the Lord.”
Teamwork
The Apostle Paul knew well that the Gospel of God would not move forward without a team of people all pulling the same direction for the cause of Christ.
Selah
Cadence just finished a four-day mission-wide pause from ministry to “Selah” together.
Endurance
The Apostle Paul’s practical summary and conclusion to the glorious chapter on the resurrection of Jesus Christ in 1 Corinthians 15 calls us to work hard and endure.
Cadence-Style Ministry
Eric is a Navy doctor, and Rachel homeschools their sons. They are providing wonderful ministry to Navy personnel and their families, I am excited for you to read their story.
Ministry Through Conversations
Friends, keep connecting, caring, and conversing well with others. These are the pathways for the Spirit to create transformation in others.
The Gift of Presence
“The people we did life with. . .” I pulled that phrase from the testimony below because it says so much about our Cadence ministries—we “do life” with military people. We share their joys, struggles, heartaches, and triumphs.
2020: An Unforgettable Year
As we close out this unforgettable 2020 year, I was reminded today on a phone call with one of our Cadence field missionaries that Jesus always does His redeeming work, no matter the circumstances.
Adjustments
I think you will appreciate this testimony of God’s work from a family who has been attending the Cadence ministry at The Hangar near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.