the gift of gab

I’ve decided it’s important for me to be honest/transparent in my representation of missionary life. Growing up in missionary circles, I saw that “civilians” were happy to share in the victories, but didn’t always want to hear about the heartaches.
I think part of it has to do with a perceived level of faith. The thought process goes something like this: “If the missionary has enough faith, then their life will always be good.” Or, “If the missionary is depressed or struggling, then surely he/she is not relying on God enough.”
Unfortunately, that logic is pretty faulty. God never promises that our lives will be all peaches and cream. He does, however, promise that He will always be with us. That means through the struggles, through the joys, through the depressions and all the victories. Missionaries are not “Super Christians” who have more faith than any other Christian. They’re simply Christians who’ve been called to work in a different environment. And they grow in their faith just like other Believers do.
With that said, I intend to be as honest and transparent as possible. I know that it will scare some people and others will disapprove. But, I want to share the joys and victories as well as the struggles. And I want you to know me as I really am – growing in faith, experiencing the joys and disappointments of every day life.

My mom has published a book. It’s about her call into missions and life among the Inupiaq of NW Alaska. It even has naked pictures of my brother and me!!!!! Yikes!
Anyway, the book is called “Whiter Than Snow” and is available for purchase. Check out the online site at www.seilerfamily.net/book or contact me by posting a comment or sending me an e-mail if you would like to purchase a copy for $15.
We are all very proud of Mom!