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Working From Halfway Around the World

Working From Halfway Around the World

One of the more interesting things about this home assignment is that I’m continuing to look after the Shipping Department while back in the USA. This is a really good thing, as it is better to be in on the inevitable changes now, then to be surprised by them later. But, perhaps the biggest challenge […]
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Spring 2014 Update

Spring 2014 Update

Greetings to everyone from the Highlands of PNG. Furlough is coming up! Lord willing, I should be back in the US in time for the second half of 2014. So, please pray for a safe trip back to the USA, and for a good furlough. One exciting bit of news. I will continue to assist […]
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Land of Changes

Land of Changes

One thing they tell you about Papua New Guinea is that it is the “Land of the Unexpected”. Things change here quite a bit, and often quite quickly. In fact, just recently I had a few things happen…
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My current ministry- Tribal Supply for the Madang Region.

My current ministry- Tribal Supply for the Madang Region.

It’s been a few months since I began a new ministry in the Tribal Supply Department. And what an enjoyable few months it has been. Basically, the Tribal Supply department buys things for the missionaries out in the bush. Because, sadly, Wal-Mart has yet to build stores high in the mountains and jungles of Papua […]
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North Coast Chopper Shuttle Checklist (and results)

North Coast Chopper Shuttle Checklist (and results)

Checklist for North Coast helicopter shuttles: 1) Lots of rain…Check 2) Avoid pigs… Check 3) Fuel pump and hose… Check 4) Passengers and cargo… Check 5) Provisions for 3 hour trip each way… Check 6) Cell phone… Check 7) Drive three hours while avoiding potholes and landslides… Check 8) Helicopter… Not here. 9) Call hanger- […]
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Bush Type Motorcycle Repair

Bush Type Motorcycle Repair

It’s amazing what one has to do to keep things running when the nearest parts shop is halfway around the world. Just the other week I needed to quickly check our generator… and backed my motorbike right into a pole. Did you know that the taillight on a 1979 Suzuki can be fragile? Yeah, shattered […]
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Home again in New Guinea

Home again in New Guinea

After a long and dull journey of about 36+ hours, I have begun the process of getting settled into both my new (old) home and ministry in Papua New Guinea.  Thanks for all of your prayers regarding a safe trip- I even was blessed by having my luggage arrive intact and on time. So, the […]
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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope all of you are having a great Christmas season. Just a few more days before I head out to PNG. It’s kind of a fun time of year to be moving halfway around the world, what with Christmas being here and all. But it’s a great opportunity to see friends and […]
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