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The Reliable Character of God

The Reliable Character of God

My current Bible Study, about the character of God, has been different than the ones we normally do about a specific book of the Bible. I can see God’s guidance and graciousness in pointing me toward this study for this season. There seems to be a lot that God is trying to teach me experientially […]
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It Takes a “Village” …

It Takes a “Village” …

As I thought back on the beginning of this new semester and as I am seeing the start of our second block of classes, I am mindful of all the moving parts it takes to function well here at the BI. There are many departments within the school and we depend on each other.  There […]
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Checking In and Checking Out

Checking In and Checking Out

This past Monday morning, we took Joel and Lily out of school to renew their Mexican passports. These had needed done for some time – they expired during the Covid pandemic! – and our first attempt a week prior was stymied by paperwork minutiae. With additional and corrected documents in hand, Amy and I were […]
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Get Up To Speed On the Ullum Family

Get Up To Speed On the Ullum Family

Hi Friends, We want to invite anyone in the Jacksonville, FL area to join us for a short luncheon which will include an update on ministry and stories from our last term in Indonesia! October 5th after the 2nd hour service, around 12:15 at Christian Family Chapel (CFC) we will have a small lunch prepared […]
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Living in Two Worlds

Living in Two Worlds

I recently arrived back home in West Africa after some time in my country of origin, and I realize again how funny it is that these two worlds I live in are so very different.  The following two stories are two of my recent experiences.  Can you guess which one is from my country of origin […]
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Tracking Down the One True God

Tracking Down the One True God

Last month, we had the joy of being the “missionaries” at Jamestown Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School, Mystery Island.  During the week, the kids were tracking down the one true God. Every day we shared about the ministry in the Philippines, shared the Gospel message, and encouraged the kids (over 300) daily to go and […]
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Come Jesus Come

Come Jesus Come

I’ve been listening to this song on repeat! We have so much to look forward to. Latest event in our lives: new grandbaby! Zara Lia Rae Maxey
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SEPTEMBER 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

Dear PRAYing family and friends, Thank you for praying for us this past month! The Lord has been so faithful in our lives. The Semandang book of Daniel is now formatted and being checked for formatting errors by two ladies here in Sheridan. Praise the Lord for their willingness to go over it. I have […]
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DJ’s Dad’s Memorial

DJ’s Dad’s Memorial

Thank you so much for your ongoing prayers and support for our family. Here is the link to the recording of DJ’s Dad’s memorial, which you should be able to view as long as you are friends with DJ (David James Searcy) on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17EzsT4JaL/ We are back in Texas now, trying to get back […]
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