Children aren’t an addition to God’s plan. They are part of it. – Mike Lawrence, Missionary Pastor, Jaco, Costa Rica I remember being a Bible College student,… Read more “I can serve God better if I’m single…right?”
Author: jnbmission
We are Josh and Nicole Baldonado, missionaries in L’viv, Ukraine since 2014. We work with an evangelical church called New Horizons, where we're involved in pastoral support and discipleship. Josh is also on the church staff, and he helps facilitate English club evangelism, leads sound ministry, and participates in regular church activities.
Nicole serves in counseling and discipleship, worship ministry, and managing various church projects. In the fall of 2017, she'll also be starting a community building ministry with New Horizons. The goal will be to reach underserved populations in our city and in Ukraine.
We have an almost four-year old daughter, Nora, and a one-year old son, Titus. It's a privilege to raise them on the mission-field, teaching them first hand about Christ's love for the nations and the value of intercultural living.
Confessions of a Control Freak
I am a control freak. Plain and simple. I like things to be in order. According to plan. On schedule. There must be a big picture in… Read more “Confessions of a Control Freak”
Sixteen “Homes” in Three Months
In the course of three months, my family will have stayed in SIXTEEN different places. Sixteen! Two of these were hotels. One was a conference center. The… Read more “Sixteen “Homes” in Three Months”
I’m not as brave as you think.
I love watching people at airports. So many sweet reunions! The bright smile as someone sees their loved one for the first time in months or years.… Read more “I’m not as brave as you think.”
On Your Wedding Day
Image by Gianni Scognamiglio via Unsplash For my brother, Alex, on your wedding day. Random thoughts for you and your bride on this day and every day of your… Read more “On Your Wedding Day”
We Don’t Have a Forever Home
Bed-headed kids rushing down the same staircase every Christmas morning. Eager faces pressed against the front door as Papa comes home from work every day. Little ones… Read more “We Don’t Have a Forever Home”
Do You Remember Why You…
Why do you do what you do? Maybe it’s your job, being a stay-at-home parent, or pursuing your education or professional training. Think about what consumes most… Read more “Do You Remember Why You…”
Death by Anxiety, Life by Peace
It seems like more and more of us are wrestling with anxiety these days. Worldwide. I’m not talking about worry. I’m talking about thoughts that are excessive,… Read more “Death by Anxiety, Life by Peace”
Mama, which house are we sleeping in tonight?
I shared before that missionary furlough isn’t what most people think it is. It’s not a vacation or time off. It’s a blessed, rich, crazy, chaotic whirlwind… Read more “Mama, which house are we sleeping in tonight?”
What if I didn’t marry “the one?”
Last week I shared that I don’t believe in “the one” mentality – that there is a perfect “one” person for anyone to marry. I believe we… Read more “What if I didn’t marry “the one?””
