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When Listening Becomes a Lever

When Listening Becomes a Lever

Reading: 2 Samuel 15 Key Verse: 2 Samuel 15:6 — “Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, There’s a subtle danger in how we handle the concerns of others. Here in PNG, I’ve noticed […]
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Thankful to Return

Thankful to Return

Supporting Tribal Church Planting in Papua New Guinea “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” -Phil.1:4-5 A couple of months ago I shared with you that it is really hard to go back to PNG. Although […]
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Aaron Graduated, New Role

Aaron Graduated, New Role

Aaron Graduated! Aaron graduated with a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from Cedarville University!  Thank you for your encouragement during the last 7 years!  Aaron has officially taken on the Finance Manager and Business Director roles for Ethnos360 Bible Institute.  He also continues to serve as the CFO of Ramu […]
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Checkered Flag

Checkered Flag

This past weekend, the checkered flag came out as we crossed the finish line.  We weren’t racing in a Formula One car, nor did we win a trophy.  But we finished our circuit tour of 24 churches in the Midwest.  In a way, you can say our fans from Homestead Community Church were there to […]
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Peace in the Rut

Peace in the Rut

Reading: Isaiah 26 Key Verse: Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Yesterday I had the exciting experience of getting our mission vehicle severely stuck. As I sat there, helpless—rear tire spinning in midair, stuck in a […]
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Stress Less – Practice 2 – Reveal How You Feel

Stress Less – Practice 2 – Reveal How You Feel

When My Spirit Faints Within Me Reading: 1 Samuel 22:1-2; Psalm 142 Key Verse: “Then I pray to you, O LORD. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.” Psalm 142:5 Personal Reflection Stress shows up in my body before I even name it—tight shoulders, headaches, and […]
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Changes Taking Place

Changes Taking Place

Often change is predictable, like with the seasonal change of the weather. However, this change was fairly abrupt and severe. The aviation leadership has decided that Paul no longer has the professional edge necessary for the demanding role of a licensed aircraft mechanic. They have informed him that he needs to step away from aviation […]
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PLEASE PRAY FOR BILL

PLEASE PRAY FOR BILL

We won’t take time to polish this letter at all, although we do have some exciting ministry updates to share with you soon! Bill just spent 5 nights in the hospital on IV antibiotics for a very serious cellulitis infection on his lower left leg. Doctors were able to grow a culture of the bacteria from […]
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Resilience Practice 1

Resilience Practice 1

Dear Family, How often do you stop and pray when faced with stress? I often find myself trying to work out a solution first—spending hours strategizing, analyzing, and worrying. Even when I pray, it’s not always a prayer of rest and dependence. It’s more like, “Father, help ME figure this out.” David’s example in 2 […]
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