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Are You Vertically Challenged?

Are You Vertically Challenged?

Do you feel short or as some call it, vertically challenged?  To overcome this challenge, some ladies might wear heels to gain an extra inch or two or three.  If you feel vertically challenged, we have a suggestion; that is, come to the Philippines! The last few weeks in the village, we went to 60+ […]
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Help arrives for a season

Help arrives for a season

From Christmas till about Easter things get very busy at the homes with a small host of volunteers arriving on site! Sun rise over the RV Park These men and women come down form the Icy North of the USA and as far as Nova Scotia, Canada to Florida to help us at the homes […]
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North of North

North of North

There’s a longer story to be told here but suffice it to say, Joel’s had an interest in ministry in the northern parts of our planet for many years. Early on he learned that long-term ministry in those regions probably wasn’t in the plans, but the interest stayed alive. Over the course of the last […]
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Heading North… Way North

Heading North… Way North

We’ve got two really big bits of news to share with you, both are really cool. One is even cold. So, tuck the blankets under your chin and get ready for some exciting things… Prayer Requests Joel: safety, quick acclimation to the climate, and a sharp mind to capture all the media and stories needed, and […]
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Leading the Flock …

Leading the Flock …

I just finished reading, “While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”, by Dr. Timothy S. Laniak, and wanted to share some “nuggets” that I gleaned from it. It is a book of reflections on biblical leadership and is based on Bedouin shepherding. The lifestyle and culture of the Bedouin, and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for their […]
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A Message to My Anonymous Donor

A Message to My Anonymous Donor

As a missionary serving here at the Missionary Retirement Center, I have the privilege of managing the front reception desk, coordinating volunteers, and editing our website, among other things. Although I can’t send you a personal thank you note, I hope this message reaches you.Your faithful donations are a source of great encouragement to me. […]
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Our Happenings

Our Happenings

Thank you for praying for us over the past couple months. This month DJ traveled to Florida for 5 days to attend annual team meetings with the rest of the IT team at our organization’s home office. He & his team have been staying busy keeping the network running smoothly at the home office and […]
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2,000 Years in the Making

2,000 Years in the Making

When one of the villages we work in heard the Gospel for the first time, they believed and were overjoyed! However, they had some very difficult questions to ask the Australian missionary. “How long did it take you to fly here from Australia?”   The missionary replied, “Oh, about eight hours.” “And how long ago […]
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In His Hands

In His Hands

“Do you know how to swim?”  Should this be a question a church leader asks a person who wants to be baptized?  You probably don’t need to if the person is being baptized in a large bathtub or a horse trough (as Stephen was).  It never crossed our mind to ask this question.  Why would […]
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SOG and Psalm 77 (17 March)

SOG and Psalm 77 (17 March)

I was reading in Psalm in my Bible Reading plan today. As I continue to learn about Relational Wisdom and how to apply the SOG plan I believe this Psalm is a great illustration of being Self-Aware. And also a great example of the Father helping someone who is struggling to become more God-aware, giving […]
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