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Day of the Dead // Día de Los Muertos

Day of the Dead // Día de Los Muertos

The word death is not pronounced in New York, in Paris, in London, because it burns the lips. The Mexican, in contrast, is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of his favorite toys and his most steadfast love. -Octavio Paz, Mexican poet and essayist Día […]
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(55) Asleep in the Storm

(55) Asleep in the Storm

Lesson 55 Sleeping in the Midst of the Storm The Preface: Would you characterize your life as “restful” or “anxious?” What do you tend to worry about? How often does God come into your thinking with the things you are anxious about? The Passage: Matthew 8:18, 23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 The Process: The Purpose: […]
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Through the Lens

Through the Lens

It is said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  With that in mind, we want to take this update and share with you some of the pictures Stephen took during our first few weeks back in the village.  As you scroll through the pictures, taking a moment to read the descriptions, can you find […]
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Equip, Tickets, Family, and More.

Equip, Tickets, Family, and More.

And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) Hello from Oklahoma! We continue to be filled with gratitude to the Lord for all He is doing in our midst. Equip Asia: In the third week […]
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New Year, New Location

New Year, New Location

Answered Prayers Thank you to all of you for praying for us. Our trip to Pennsylvania and New Jersey in October went really well. We were able to visit with lots of friends and family and were able to speak at two churches. While we were out there we got an e-mail from the Papua […]
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1 Peter 1:3-5

1 Peter 1:3-5

Review Great to be back with you again. We continue in our study of 1 Peter. Jason got us off to a good start last week as he gave a good introduction to the book and talked about the first couple verses. We looked at the author, Peter. Jason reminded us that Peter was just […]
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(54) How Valuable is God’s Kingdom to you?

(54) How Valuable is God’s Kingdom to you?

The Preface: Jesus is continuing his “introduction” to God’s new kingdom program. He is speaking to the crowds in parables, but in private, explaining each one, and answering the disciples questions about what’s next and what this all means for them. He has laid out how this new kingdom will grow and expand. He is […]
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Too Big a Battle

Too Big a Battle

 “This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours, but God’s,” 2 Chron. 20:15b It was an e-mail that set me off.  It was a nice enough e-mail, but it left me responding, “I. Cannot. Do. One. More. Thing.  I’m […]
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Hidden Blessings

Hidden Blessings

After so many updates filled with uncertainty, I’m excited to be writing this update filled with good news and more concrete plans. Knowing of course, we hold all things loosely to allow God to lead as He wills.  Joe’s recovery is going great! He is off all prescription meds and is just taking herbal heart […]
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Terms of Labor

Terms of Labor

We probably all know Proverbs 16:9- “The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” It turns out, this is true with the birth of babies, too. We were visiting my parents in Starbuck, WA last weekend when Alisha went into early labor. She wasn’t due for four more weeks, […]
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