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The Burns Journal

The Burns Journal

By 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.
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February 2024 - Ready to Stay. Ready to Go.

The Burns JournalFeb 19, 2024

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February 2024 - Ready to Stay. Ready to Go.

February 2024 - Ready to Stay. Ready to Go.

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!!
Feb 19, 202413:56
January 2024 - Hope to Keep Asking

January 2024 - Hope to Keep Asking

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!
Jan 14, 202412:10
December 2023 - You Were Called To This

December 2023 - You Were Called To This

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???
Dec 05, 202316:17
October 2023 - Sled Dogs

October 2023 - Sled Dogs

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.
Oct 17, 202321:30
September 2023 - Adequate Shelter

September 2023 - Adequate Shelter

a devo about our place of relief when the storm ramps up + Beka’s MRI results, a visit from Heather, and Abi starts preschool!
Sep 10, 202320:32
August 2023 - Look Harder

August 2023 - Look Harder

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!
Aug 14, 202319:55
July 2023 - Never Enough

July 2023 - Never Enough

A devo on bold desires and broken cisterns…and how the book launch went + camper before/after!
Jul 06, 202319:23
May 2023 - The Lord Is Building

May 2023 - The Lord Is Building

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!
May 08, 202317:53
April 2023 - God Plants

April 2023 - God Plants

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!
Apr 07, 202319:00
March 2023 - Saddle Your Donkey and Go

March 2023 - Saddle Your Donkey and Go

A devo on not stopping short when you’re deeply troubled…AND waiting, island camping, and an update on the camper reno project
Mar 06, 202314:33
February 2023 - The Water Receded

February 2023 - The Water Receded

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.
Feb 07, 202321:51
January 2023 - Outward Checkmarks, Inner Rest

January 2023 - Outward Checkmarks, Inner Rest

God doesn’t want you to be Jesus, He wants you to TRUST Jesus…AND guess what we found on Benaiah’s MRI!!!!
Jan 10, 202318:05
December 2022 - Walk Forward

December 2022 - Walk Forward

A devo on sleep-deprived confessions and delighting in Jesus…AND we made it to December!
Dec 06, 202211:07
November 2022 - Dwell in the “I don’t know”

November 2022 - Dwell in the “I don’t know”

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. 😂
Nov 06, 202212:11
October 2022 - Better to have a Burden

October 2022 - Better to have a Burden

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.
Oct 04, 202204:55
September 2022 - Let Me Teach You

September 2022 - Let Me Teach You

A devo on how we are called to more than grand gestures…and a bit about treasure hunts and stress tests.
Sep 05, 202209:27
August 2022 - Keep Knocking

August 2022 - Keep Knocking

A devo on how God will be with us in trouble…and some awesome answers to prayer!
Aug 02, 202211:20
July 2022 - He Remains Unfailing

July 2022 - He Remains Unfailing

A devo on puny strength and a patient God…and Benaiah’s MRI results + what’s next for us!
Jul 01, 202211:36
April 2022 - The Lord Helped

April 2022 - The Lord Helped

A devo on the Lord’s help…AND meet baby Benaiah!
Apr 01, 202204:13
March 2022 - The Finisher

March 2022 - The Finisher

A devo on who is our hope in when the race stretches long?…AND one. month. left. until we meet this baby!!!!
Feb 28, 202204:50
February 2022 - Not My Own

February 2022 - Not My Own

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?
Jan 31, 202211:01
January 2022 - The Cereal Game

January 2022 - The Cereal Game

A devo on how marking good things when the hardship hits hard…AND specialists, an ICU stay, and a wearable defibrillator!
Jan 04, 202210:04
December 2021 - Just Keep Walking

December 2021 - Just Keep Walking

A devo about learning to count on grace and help…AND hospital, heart problems, and happy baby ultrasounds!
Nov 29, 202108:06
November 2021 - Shaky Feet, Steady Ground

November 2021 - Shaky Feet, Steady Ground

A devo on understanding and mercy when my best isn’t enough...AND a bit about planes, pumps, and PICC lines.
Nov 01, 202106:21
October 2021 - Cries From The Clay

October 2021 - Cries From The Clay

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!!
Oct 02, 202114:38
September 2021 - Crawl With Endurance

September 2021 - Crawl With Endurance

A devo on victory in hardship, even when it has you on your knees...AND Cody started training!
Aug 29, 202107:51
August 2021 - Awkward

August 2021 - Awkward

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.
Aug 01, 202113:06
July 2021 - Reclaiming the Sweetness

July 2021 - Reclaiming the Sweetness

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!
Jun 26, 202113:44
June 2021 - Frayed

June 2021 - Frayed

A devo on grace to help us when we’re splitting under pressure...AND language progress, stinging leaves, stomach issues and worship.
May 30, 202111:44
May 2021 - Inap Yu Stretim Mi?

May 2021 - Inap Yu Stretim Mi?

A devo on rehearsing the right story...AND we’re BACK into language learning!
May 01, 202107:44
April 2021 - When Mountains Crumble

April 2021 - When Mountains Crumble

A devo about our lifeline for the unexpected...AND how do you get the language when you can’t get close to people?
Apr 05, 202109:07
March 2021 - But One Man Hid

March 2021 - But One Man Hid

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!
Mar 08, 202116:55
February 2021 - Checking Seatbelts

February 2021 - Checking Seatbelts

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!
Feb 01, 202113:09
January 2021 - Not By My Own Effort

January 2021 - Not By My Own Effort

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!
Jan 04, 202113:27
December 2020 - Strong Houses

December 2020 - Strong Houses

A devo on troubled relationships and the courage to tread new paths...AND great news about our preparation process for Papua New Guinea!
Nov 30, 202013:03
November 2020 - Stay In The Room

November 2020 - Stay In The Room

A devo on grace with each other that doesn’t give up.
Oct 31, 202011:08