Tag: travel

Alive and well

Alive and well

As we head into summer, have a little glimpse at how we’re doing following Joel’s successful trip to Papua New Guinea. First of all, THANKS so much for praying with us during the trip. Not only did he and his team have a sweet time capturing stories from three different parts of the country, but […]
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Thousands of miles ahead of us

Thousands of miles ahead of us

WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD (AND THE AIRWAYS) Part 1: We are about to pack up the trusty CR-V and hit the road for our first road trip since 2023 as we head up to Missouri. Bethany’s nephew, the first boy to fully capture her heart as a newborn back in 2001, is getting married and our […]
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Peering ahead at 2026 🔭

Peering ahead at 2026 🔭

In our last episode of Spokes in the Wheel, we gave you a high-level recap of the ministry opportunities, the creative work, the meetings and moments to challenge others into missions. I hope it was encouraging for you to read through that. It was really special to sit down and as the Psalmist often says, “rehearse […]
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An easy to watch recap of our 2025 ministry

An easy to watch recap of our 2025 ministry

We know we frequently share about our lives as a family, the challenges, the needs, the joys, and answered prayer. Those are oftentimes the loudest things in our life. But we think you know that our lives are shaped around a huge job, playing our part in reaching the unreached, the communities of people who […]
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On the go, in every season…

On the go, in every season…

In our previous episode… We were close to wrapping up summer and anticipating a busy fall with school resuming and ministry starting back up for Bethany. The boys had some big needs when it came to health and jobs that we asked you to pray for AND we all looked to the Lord to provide […]
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North of North // Photo Journal

North of North // Photo Journal

Since it’s the peak of summertime heat, I figured it’s the best time to share more of what my trip to Canada’s Arctic province of Nunavut involved, primarily through photos I took on this trip. We could all use a dose of northern coolness on these ridiculously warm days and nights down here in the […]
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North of North

North of North

There’s a longer story to be told here but suffice it to say, Joel’s had an interest in ministry in the northern parts of our planet for many years. Early on he learned that long-term ministry in those regions probably wasn’t in the plans, but the interest stayed alive. Over the course of the last […]
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Heading North… Way North

Heading North… Way North

We’ve got two really big bits of news to share with you, both are really cool. One is even cold. So, tuck the blankets under your chin and get ready for some exciting things… Prayer Requests Joel: safety, quick acclimation to the climate, and a sharp mind to capture all the media and stories needed, and […]
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Spokes in the Wheel In April

Spokes in the Wheel In April

In our previous episode… We hinted at a visit to snowy Canada, specifically Durham Ontario, where Ethnos Canada is headquartered. Their campus includes offices, a training center, and an academy. Since then… We were excited to learn about the possibility of serving in Canada, where we were invited to consider joining the team at Ethnos […]
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