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Time to Travel

Time to Travel

The calendar says we’re into Fall even if the warm temps keep it feeling summery. Our Fall decor has been out for awhile now which has helped us get into the Fall season. We have to enjoy it quickly as 4 of the 6 of our family will be heading to Indonesia soon. October 8th […]
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Home Assignment Update

Home Assignment Update

Thank you so much for praying for us! The beginning of our Home Assignment has gone very well, and we are thankful for the many ways God has blessed and encouraged us along the way. We landed in Portland, Oregon, where we had a wonderful time with Juliana and her family. Her husband, Devin, purchased […]
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Carrying Everyone’s Burdens

Carrying Everyone’s Burdens

Have you ever seen an old man hunched over?  It’s as if he is carrying a heavy burden, but there is nothing on his shoulders.  Many of our residents at The Homes are like this man.  They stand tall on the outside, but they are hunched over inside with many burdens. “How are you doing […]
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In Every Season

In Every Season

August 2026, originally sent as I was flying from Sydney, Australia to Port Moresby! It’s hard to sum up the last four months in a concise way, so of course I’ll use the visual method below. I just visited a Bucee’s for the first time . . . somehow that ended up on my trip […]
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The Trampoline of Theseus

The Trampoline of Theseus

AUGUST 30, 2026 “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” The Trampoline of Theseus Yesterday as I tied on the new trampoline cover and duct taped the old netting to the poles, I […]
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An Encouraging Summer

An Encouraging Summer

It’s back-to-school season! The girls are already in their fifth week of classes, and the boys have started a new semester at Liberty after arriving early to help the new MKs acclimatize to college. Chris and I are the dorm parents for this year, so the house is full again with the addition of five […]
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Missionaries Training Missionaries

Missionaries Training Missionaries

New School Year Ramping Up! We are thrilled to be a part of reaching the unreached by training missionaries here at Ethnos360 Bible Institute.  You pray for and financially support us so that the world can be reached.  Thank you for allowing God to use you in this way! EBI Student Leaders Stacy’s new team […]
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Are We Ready For This …

Are We Ready For This …

God has answered prayer and we have a FULL HOUSE this semester here at the BI.  After two days of registration this past weekend, the school hosted an evening chapel of worship and encouragement and then an all school picnic before classes officially began.  It was awesome and in all honesty, a bit overwhelming too!  […]
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Back Home and Praising the Lord!

Back Home and Praising the Lord!

He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. 1Thessalonians 5:24 (NKJV) Greetings: We praise the Lord that during our time in the Philippines, we accomplished all the goals we had set for ourselves. Job, Joel, and Amos have been completed and are now part of the Higaunon Scriptures. In our last update, […]
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