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A Different Kind of Resolution

A Different Kind of Resolution

January 21, 2020“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways,’ declares the LORD.  ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.'” – Isaiah 55:8-9  New Years’ Eve.  A time to reflect on the past year and make […]
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Looking back at 2019

Looking back at 2019

2019 started with a bang as we welcomed 7 new missonaries to our field. It was the largest group we had ever recieved at once. Not long after 2 of our coworkers needed to return to their home country to help with sick or aging parent. This left us with a huge load on our […]
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Our January 2020 Vision

Our January 2020 Vision

            You are probably tired of clichés about 20/20 vision, so let me simply say that we still want your prayers so that we will see clearly what God wants Martha and I to be doing for this coming year. No, we are not foreseeing any particular changes, not in our care for my mom, […]
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Thankful Thursday #3

Thankful Thursday #3

This week I’m thankful for: This opportunity to come help at a workshop. I’m especially glad my kids are enjoying being a part of the kids’ program. Good health. I got sick with a fever, but it didn’t last too long and I’m feeling much better now. I’m thankful Calvin was able to get in […]
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Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice

Tomorrow, Bill is heading to our training center in Missouri where they teach our missionaries how to learn the language and culture of Unreached People Groups. He will take 3 days to update the staff there on the latest version of the CLA (Culture/Language Acquisition) program his team is developing. He’ll also be meeting with […]
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

We hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are in a new decade. Ned & I both had birthdays and are enjoying senior discounts for Garrett’s basketball games. J I have been working on Ned’s trip to PNG in March and April. We have almost […]
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Christmas Up North

Christmas Up North

This is coming a little late…but Merry Christmas! Sorry for the silence, but it has been a busy season for us. But I am hoping this week to get a few post out for you. I wish I could share with you more about our trip up North. Perhaps sometime face to face we can […]
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On Their Way!

On Their Way!

On January 15th, four families that we helped train and equip here at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) will be heading to Papua New Guinea. Two of the couples were in our Training Team and we were able to mentor two couples during their time at the MTC. Pray for the Ames, LeBlancs, Weavers and […]
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The decorations are all put away…

The decorations are all put away…

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for the Guest House…and we LOVE it!!!There’s just so much to fill you in on. Thanksgiving had us able to host nine other folks besides our family.  Three are missionaries, two were folks from Mississippi visiting their kids who are the missionaries from Mexico, […]
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