Category: Family

Whoa, oh, we’re halfway there…

Whoa, oh, we’re halfway there…

Well, after six weeks in PNG, Lael and I are both more than half-way through learning Tok Pisin! Last week, Lael and I finished our first culture and language evaluation for the trade language here in Papua New Guinea. We had the privilege of being evaluated by Aaron Luse, a consultant and tribal church-planter who […]
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Everything’s bigger? Maybe…

Everything’s bigger? Maybe…

We just returned from an amazing trip to Brenham, Texas. Bob, one of our supporters, not only gathered an astonishing amount of hand tools for our ministry, but he also spent several days teaching me various elements of woodworking, joinery, and construction. I did my best impersonation of a Bob-Vila-shaped-sponge (that’s not a thing, is […]
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Fun with Cousins!

Fun with Cousins!

While in Texas, Nora and Rynn had a blast playing with their three cousins: Stella, Charlie, and Lola!              
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Humbling Provision

Humbling Provision

Transitioning to a different country might be complicated, but God has been showing off lately! We had several huge financial needs, and God completely crossed them off our list by working through his church! One family provided 90 percent of the funds we needed for our solar electric system, and we were able to purchase […]
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Finishing strong…to begin strong…

Finishing strong…to begin strong…

The last few months have been quite the whirlwind! We’ve hopped from one place to the next after we finished up the Cherokee language practicum in Tahlequah, OK (by the way, it now makes sense to me why there is an “h” in the middle of Tahlequah). Now that we are somewhat stabilized in Fayetteville, […]
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Visiting PNG = CLARITY

Visiting PNG = CLARITY

As most of you know, I was able to visit Papua New Guinea this summer, and to say the trip was well worth it would be an epic understatement. God provided an incredible measure of clarity and peace for me as our family plans to move to PNG this summer. I’ve tried encapsulate my tip […]
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Vision Casting!

Vision Casting!

On Monday I made the two-hour drive down to Branson to share at a Perspectives class with Doug Schaible–an awesome friend and NTM representative who has had a huge impact on my family’s journey to Papua New Guinea. This Perspectives class was especially encouraging, because the pastor of the church served with NTM in Papua […]
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Our Journey Toward PNG…

Our Journey Toward PNG…

Believe it or not, our 3.5 years of pre-field equipping with New Tribes Mission is drawing to a close, and we’d like to take a few moments to share with you all about our future. With that said, we have posted several new blogs that are more reflections on and lessons learned from the last […]
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In the Landing Craft…

In the Landing Craft…

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I’m No Juggler…

I’m No Juggler…

…though I’ve tried to juggle many things. I know I need a healthy relationship with God. I also need to listen to God for direction. When said direction is made clear, I have the responsibility to trust Him for provision…even when the situation makes no sense or the task seems too great. I also have […]
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A Journey of Unexpected Joys

A Journey of Unexpected Joys

The last 3 1/2 years have been interesting to say the least, due in large part to the fact that God has stretched me in more ways that I could have imagined. Honestly, it’s been a journey of unexpected joys. Sure, there have been stressors, but I’ve seen enough of those turn out for the […]
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Mobilizing in Wisconsin!

Mobilizing in Wisconsin!

Lael and I just returned from a long trek up north to Waukesha Wisconsin, where we spoke to the students at New Tribes Bible institute about what life here at the training center is like. Owing to our additional precious cargo (baby Rynn) the trip took an extra 3 hours each way, but she and […]
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Crazy times…are the best!

Crazy times…are the best!

Life has been busy, to say the least, but it’s about to get even more hectic. Today we wrapped up our nearly two-month long tribal simulation, and I have to say I’m a feeling a little depressed. I actually miss our language helper, Kinosi! We learned so much about the Dobu culture during our class, […]
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