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Spooky Sugarcane

March 27, 2021

“Recently my uncle died. He had said no to what Jesus did for him. And so when he died I know his spirit did not stay here but went straight to the fire. That’s what God says. But the day after we buried him, as it was getting dark my cousin went out to my uncle’s garden to get […]

More Forever Than Any Axe…

December 13, 2020

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the Heavenly Lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17 “This is the type of axe our ancestors used. Parents used it and then gave it to their kids and then those kids to their kids. It’s from […]

Get away, you frog!

March 26, 2020

Like my friend maybe you have a testimony of the Lord saving you from a frightening frog. A Nagi friend shared the other day how “Last night it was dark and there was a frog under my house!!! Before when I heard that frog, I would have been scared about an evil spirt. But I […]

Fondness For?

June 13, 2017

I’ve been back home updating partners about the ministry that they have been part in Asia Pacific. I’ve also enjoyed sights I haven’t seen in awhile like spring flowers and beautiful birds!! Speaking of birds, I was trying to figure out this type of bird I got a picture of when I read how “their fondness […]

Limbo Laughs

September 10, 2016

Learning to limbo turns out can be quite entertaining! Nothing to brighten jungle life or deepen friendships like a little laughter! 😉

No Pain, No Gain

September 10, 2016

When the babies are all creating an unholy racket, when their husbands are telling them to quit school, when their minds are on eating pig meat or when the teacher himself wants to ditch school….sticking with literacy can be hard! So, pray for these 16 Nagi students and their teacher, that they’ll press on so […]

Trees & Leaves

July 15, 2016

As we were out getting firewood, Yumnib was excited to talk. “Look at these trees!!! God He created all these trees, this dirt, this sky. Everything we see God made it really good for us. He did that for us because He wanted to be with us. God’s thinking was only good. But Adam & […]

Forever Words

July 15, 2016

“Is it a lie or not?” is a common expression amongst the Nagi who are often deceiving one another. They have been impressed by the contrast of who God is and how is WRITTEN Word never changes and never lies. “But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.” (1 Peter 1:25a)

A Handful

July 15, 2016

“She’s a handful!” for sure describes this little trouble-maker in school. Her mother is doing great learning to read and write despite the challenges. My favorite comment from mom to baby this week was: “What do you have in your mouth? Praying mantis poop?” Just a day in the life. J

Grandmas

August 21, 2015

One thing that often amazes the Nagi is that we actually know who are grandparents are! A lot of Nagi don’t remember their grandparents as they died when they were young. We have been spending a lot of the time in the village with Grandma Okvinim. And it does often bring back good memories of […]