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The response to our interest meetings have been...overwhelming. Humbling. And hugely encouraging. We have had several people who couldn't make it to the first one or the upcoming one this Saturday. So, we scheduled Gathering Place | Interest Meeting III!!!! ⚠️ This is the FINAL Interest Meeting before we launch. Something new is happening in Inverness. Not another church service.Not business as usual.Something real. Over the past few months, we’ve met with people across the H

Wow! Lisa and I have been in Inverenss now for 72 days (10 weeks) and I look at all God has done and is doing. When we chose the motto, "Vision Driven. Fueled by Prayer", we had no idea how true that statement would be. We have faced financial issues, travel issues, and even the loss of a loved one while on this mission. Yet, we can see God's mighty hand all over us and our mission. It was a month ago God spoke to my (Russ) heart and said, "You need to be you." Meaning, I was

Last Saturday marked one full month since we began this new chapter of our lives here in Scotland. If we’re being completely honest, there have been a few surreal moments — the kind where we stop, look at each other, and say, “We’re really here?”  Yet at the very same time, it somehow feels like the month has flown by. Truly, we keep asking ourselves, “Where did that month go?” So much has happened in such a short span of time. New friendships have been formed. Conversations

Settling into life here has been a mixture of excitement, stretching, learning, and a whole lot of humility. When you step into something new—especially when it’s rooted in obedience to God—you quickly realize that the early days are less about big results and more about faithful presence. These first couple of weeks have reminded us that ministry doesn’t always begin with crowds. Often, it begins with simple availability. Making Space for Conversations One of the first oppor

Settling into Our New Home One week in, and we’re relatively settled into our Airbnb here in Inverness. Our Florida home is still on the market, and we’ve got a flat reserved locally—so, Lord willing, we’ll uproot once more in March or April to move into our own place. Since arriving, we’ve met new friends and shared meaningful conversations. It’s been heartwarming to begin to feel the rhythm of life here. This past week, we also held our very first Bible Q&A . Attendance wa

It was a week ago yesterday that we departed for Inverness, Scotland. I’d love to say it felt like a short week—but the truth is, the trip and the settling in have definitely taken their toll. Not in a bad way at all. Just in a “moving to a new country is a really big deal” kind of way. Looking back now, we can clearly see how all those years of moving across the United States were preparing us for a moment like this. Every relocation, every adjustment, every unknown was a tr

Normally, I’d be posting my blog today, but this week’s entry was intentionally pre-programmed—and for good reason. We are officially on our way to Scotland! After a full year of defining our vision, establishing God’s Knot Dead Ministries USA  and God’s Knot Dead Ministries Scotland , and spending nine months building our support team, the moment has arrived. When I first wrote that last sentence, it originally said, “We finally get to go!” But something in my spirit tighten

s the clock prepares to turn from 2025 to 2026, there’s an unmistakable sense of anticipation in the air. New Year’s Eve has a way of reminding us that God is not done writing our story. Each chapter leads to the next, each season prepares us for the one to come, and each step draws us deeper into His purpose. For us, this isn’t just the end of a year—it’s the beginning of a new faith-filled journey. A Year Marked by God’s Faithfulness Looking back on 2025, we have seen God’s

As this year comes to a close, we’re deeply grateful for the prayers, encouragement, and friendship that keep God’s Knot Dead Ministries moving forward. God continues to open doors — and we’re humbled to be part of what He’s doing. This year has also brought a few unexpected and higher-than-anticipated expenses  related to ministry travel, outreach, and logistics. (Moving overseas is no joke!) We’ve covered what we can, but we’re trusting God — and the generosity of friends

There are moments on this journey when all we can do is stop, breathe, and say with grateful hearts: Wow! God did it. Not us. Not our planning. Not our strategy. God did only what God could do. “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” — Psalm 118:23 After months — really, years — of prayer, conversations, partner visits, emails, updates, and trusting God one step at a time… 👉 We have officially reached 100% minimum support! Whew-hoo! 🎉🙌 And once a