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Lesson 14 – Lord Jesus, I can’t, but you can!

Lesson 14 – Lord Jesus, I can’t, but you can!

The Preface: As we have watch our grand children grow it’s been fun to see them go from laying down to rolling over, then pulling themselves up on things and beginning to move around the room holding on to one thing then another. Then comes the monumental day when they venture out and take that […]
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Lesson 13 – Lessons from Hardship

Lesson 13 – Lessons from Hardship

The Preface: Sometimes when things aren’t going the way I think they should I find myself asking God what He is doing. We have seen many a missionary come to PNG with hopes to plant a church, only to have sickness knock them out and send them home. One of the missionaries on the team […]
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Lesson 12 – Faith always produces action

Lesson 12 – Faith always produces action

The Preface: The Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Commentary: The Purpose: (What was God doing? Why is this written?) What evidence do we see of faith in the story of the wise men? They believed God’s promise and looked in anticipation for it’s fulfillment. When they saw things begin to unfold, they packed their bags in preparation […]
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Lesson 11 – The Walk of Faith

Lesson 11 – The Walk of Faith

The Preface: The Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Commentary: Faith inspires action. Faith also results in a desire to proclaim what God has shown us. The Purpose: (What was God doing? Why is this written?) The Plan: (What can we learn from this? What is God saying to me and my life from this passage? The Power; […]
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Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For

Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For

Originally published November 21, 2022 Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For . . . 1. Thankful for the Lord’s provision of a house with a porch and outdoor space for me to spend time in Bible Study and prayer and reflection on the weekend mornings and also to host ladies dinners and yard parties and have a […]
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What Does Your Path Look Like?

What Does Your Path Look Like?

Originally sent out Oct. 18, 2022 There are rhythms in our lives— seasons, journeys. When I work with ladies at these retreats, I’m asking them to reflect on their journeys, and as they look back, they see that God was with them whatever their path looked like. Last week, I was able to lead this […]
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Looking Back and Looking Forward

Looking Back and Looking Forward

The new year is the middle of the school year and a lot feels the same, but January still seems like a good time to look back and look forward. Looking back on the year for the field is such an encouragement. Check out this graphic that highlights the way God is working in tribal […]
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Do not merely listen, think on, ponder

Do not merely listen, think on, ponder

Originally sent out September 18, 2022 So, I’m doing a Bible Study through the book of 1 Peter with some incredible, godly women.  Women who challenge me with their love, understanding and remembrance of God’s Word. Two ladies join us online from tribal locations and nine of us are meeting in my house, but it […]
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A Journey Toward Dedication

A Journey Toward Dedication

Originally sent out August 9, 2022 I’ve just been back a month, and in some ways it seems like a lot has happened. But in other ways it’s been a slow start!  My luggage did finally arrive after ten days, and I was able to finish settling into my house. I’ve been able to host […]
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Easy Yokes

Easy Yokes

First things first: It was Bailey’s 12th birthday yesterday! Which means that I was up until 10:30 the night before making tiny elephants out of pink and gray icing to put on the cupcakes that she made for her class. I thought they looked a bit pitiful, but she thought they were cute so we’ll […]
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