The Burns Journal: Recent Episodes
Cody + Beka Burns
Join Cody + Beka Burns as they share life lessons, prayer needs and month by month updates on their adventure to Papua New Guinea and their exploration of the Living God.
Fear, grit, and confidence when the route is harder than expected + Benaiah’s hearing results and 2 take-aways from sharing a ministry when the plan still has unknowns.
A devo on how Jehovah shows up when our courage melts + Cody gets a diagnosis, Benaiah’s speech, and Beka’s next book release!
A devo on heart posture over best-laid plans + Cody goes to Mayo Clinic, publishing conversations, and we found out WHY Beka’s hands and feet were going numb!!
A devo on two simple ways God’s power toward us helps in everyday life + health updates, Beka’s next book, and passports are here!
A devo on when God is doing something…but you’re confused. + Beka’s heart med is working, Benaiah had ear surgery, and what in the world is up with Cody???
A devo on how to regain endurance in harsh conditions + results of Benaiah’s brain scan, Beka’s tumor, and real talk on how we’re doing.
a devo about our place of relief when the storm ramps up + Beka’s MRI results, a visit from Heather, and Abi starts preschool!
A devo on a gentle first step for when your eyes are cast down + 1. Emergency surgery, 2. The mama tribe comes through, and 3. A new use for the camper!
A devo on bold desires and broken cisterns…and how the book launch went + camper before/after!
A devo on the reason for confidence when the way before us is unclear…AND book release, before/after of Benaiah’s brain scan, and a NEW plan!
A devo on releasing our baskets and our brokenness…AND Benaiah is off his medicine, MRI on Tuesday, and two weeks to fix 42 cars!
A devo on not stopping short when you’re deeply troubled…AND waiting, island camping, and an update on the camper reno project
A devo about who to call on when there’s nowhere to go…AND a little about surgery, upcoming moves, and our diamond in the rough.
God doesn’t want you to be Jesus, He wants you to TRUST Jesus…AND guess what we found on Benaiah’s MRI!!!!
A devo on sleep-deprived confessions and delighting in Jesus…AND we made it to December!
A devo on how to tolerate the unknowns with patience and great hope…AND repairs from a fire, Benaiah’s progress, and…we forgot to talk about it , but Abi was a bubble for Halloween. 😂
Excerpts from an awesome article on how God allows limps, arrows, and obstacles…and how we did with the hurricane + a few prayer requests for us and the kids.
A devo on how we are called to more than grand gestures…and a bit about treasure hunts and stress tests.
A devo on puny strength and a patient God…and Benaiah’s MRI results + what’s next for us!
A devo on who is our hope in when the race stretches long?…AND one. month. left. until we meet this baby!!!!
A devo on who makes our work actually work…AND answers to prayer for Beka’s heart arrhythmia and what are we praying for after the baby comes?
A devo on how marking good things when the hardship hits hard…AND specialists, an ICU stay, and a wearable defibrillator!
A devo about learning to count on grace and help…AND hospital, heart problems, and happy baby ultrasounds!
A devo on understanding and mercy when my best isn’t enough...AND a bit about planes, pumps, and PICC lines.
A devo on how I don’t start at the truth, I’m led to it...AND Cody finished his Kodiak course + we’re heading back to the USA!!
A devo on victory in hardship, even when it has you on your knees...AND Cody started training!
A new way to cut grass and do life...AND what’s different about Fridays, news about Cody’s Kodiak training, and funny Abishai quotes.
A devo on what to rehearse when you’re dreading tomorrow...AND we checked out of language!!!! Also: our new pet kapul, fording the river, and what’s coming up next!
A devo on grace to help us when we’re splitting under pressure...AND language progress, stinging leaves, stomach issues and worship.
A devo about our lifeline for the unexpected...AND how do you get the language when you can’t get close to people?
A devo on coming to a halt to deal with the heart, our top 10 moments from the trip to Papua New Guinea, and what’s coming up next!
A devo on responding to the unexpected and getting our bearings...AND our take on “Take 2” of the Burns move to Papua New Guinea!
A devo on blood, sweat and tears and grace given freely...AND we’re within our milk’s expiration date of leaving for Papua New Guinea!
A devo on troubled relationships and the courage to tread new paths...AND great news about our preparation process for Papua New Guinea!