by mddoebler | May 27, 2025 | God Loves Nobodies!
We had just moved to a large Asian city, our second in three years, and we were frazzled. It was our second time setting up house; our second time going through culture shock; our second time saying goodbye to cherished friends and favorite places. I thought I would...
by mddoebler | May 26, 2025 | God Loves Nobodies!
I apologize to our listeners: the previous podcast episode was labeled “the Power of Groups” but the actual topic was “How to Have Healthy Conflict.” That episode has been corrected. This is the actual message entitled “the Power of Groups.” Thanks for your...
by mddoebler | May 20, 2025 | God Loves Nobodies!
“Later” might be one of the most dangerous words in the English language. I’ve been working on a bathroom remodel project at home for over a year now. Coming from a construction family, it’s embarrassing how long it’s taking me to finish. I like to think...
by mddoebler | May 13, 2025 | God Loves Nobodies!
The following devotion was written by Professor William Zhu, my colleague at Asia Lutheran Seminary. It felt very appropriate for our times. I hope it is as comforting to you as it was to me. Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a...
by mddoebler | May 13, 2025 | God Loves Nobodies!
In gospel-centered mentoring, we aim to help mentees become wholehearted followers of Jesus in four different realms: the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social/vocational. Generally, it seems the most difficult realm to address is the emotional. One reason for...
