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Good Measure, Pressed Down

Good Measure, Pressed Down

Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”  We have spent the past five holiday seasons away from home and family.  But this year we are […]
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Schaible Christmas Letter – 2015

Schaible Christmas Letter – 2015

Bringing Indigenous Churches To Maturity                                        Christmas, 2015 “. . .who gave Himself for our sins that He might deliver us from this present evil world,” – Galatians 1:4   Hello Friends, The year of 2015 has […]
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I’m glad it’s not every day . . .

I’m glad it’s not every day . . .

I’m glad that every day isn’t like the days in the picture above – getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere (literally hours from the closest electric pole or running water down a very bad road); having the car you’re in start on fire; having to wade through the water up to your […]
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After the Storm

After the Storm

It has been awhile since I have posted.   That should be an indicator of what the rest of our November was like – incredibly busy.  The craziness started with a week of intensive training in language evaluations.  Then after that week I headed straight to help in the preparation of a 2 week training […]
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Christmas in Dinangat

Christmas in Dinangat

Rainy season is slowly approaching. Here and there it has rained a bit. It is not much yet, but it is a good start. The creeks are still low, and the gardens are not totally wet yet; but some of the greens are starting to grow again, and it is so good to see how […]
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It will last for eternity

It will last for eternity

In 1997 I flew in a small aeroplane over Mozambique.  It was my first time in a “fish tin” (that’s how the 8 seater looked like) and a great adventure! We flew from Maputo Mozambique, to Lichinga in the far north of the country, more than 3000 km in all.  As we flew over vast […]
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It’s All About People

It’s All About People

Winter in Florida. It means the heat actually kicks on in the house. It means I get to pull out the hoodies and sweaters. It means one of my neighbors acts like I should have a jacket on when taking a walk in the evening. I refrain from explaining that it’s really not that cold outside. […]
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Ten Little Indian Boys…

Ten Little Indian Boys…

Ten Little Indian Boys…. …and eight little girls recently expressed faith in the Lord Jesus for their salvation. What a joy to hear that they know Jesus had died in their place, for their sins, and that they were trusting in Him. Please be praying for them, that they will grow in their knowledge of […]
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Reflections on 2015

Reflections on 2015

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.” Psalms 136:1 God is good all the time and His blessings are abundant! Rejoice with us as we reflect back on 2015. January began with Melanie’s foot starting to improve after some days of very intense pain from the pressure […]
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