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Bumps in the Road: July 6

Bumps in the Road: July 6

Well, the usual posts from our summer travel series have been titled The Long Way ‘Round… mostly because by summer’s end, the US map we keep updating is going to show we traveled around the country basically from one side to the other. However, yesterday our travels hit a small snag… hence the earlier-than-usual next […]
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Question #3:  How are the believers in the Philippines?

Question #3:  How are the believers in the Philippines?

The believers would answer, “Ok lang.”  This English-Tagalog expression would be translated “Just ok.”  A Filipino wouldn’t reply with jubilant expressions like, “Great” or “Wonderful.”  So, “Ok lang” is a pretty good answer. All reports indicate that they are doing well.  Every week, we are receiving pictures, messages, and even some questions from the believers.  […]
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The Long Way ‘Round: July 2

The Long Way ‘Round: July 2

More than a month has now passed since we left Chihuahua, and time continues flying. Each stop in our journey shares two common themes: the first being that the fellowship was even sweeter than we hoped, full of encouragement in Lord and reminders of His faithfulness. The second? Each visit has come to an end […]
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Home

Home

In the Pal tribe, there are no separate words for “house” and “home.” Saying to someone, “That is my house,” would be the same as saying, “That is my home.” But if I were to ask my Pal neighbors, “Where do you live?” I think they would be very confused. They might think, “Where do […]
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Lesickas May – June 2025

Lesickas May – June 2025

Check Rides and Simulator Work  Check rides and simulator work is some of what Travis has been doing recently.  In May he completed his check ride for instrument rating (flying by just the instruments on the dash when you can’t see out the windshield).  The only tests that remain are our internal organization base check […]
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Question #2:  Do you still need financial support?

Question #2:  Do you still need financial support?

Yes, we are still missionaries with Ethnos360 and still need the financial support of local churches and individuals for the new ministry. We are so thankful for the many churches and individuals who have partnered with us over the past 25 years, prayerfully and financially.  With your partnership and for God’s glory, there is now […]
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Medical trip to the US for Nya

Medical trip to the US for Nya

Many of you will know Nya got injured about two months ago. Since then, we have been trying to get her treatment via Aus and reached out to other countries and churches/missions to try to find the best option for diagnosis and treatment. Not easy decisions at all. I will be taking Nya out of […]
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Exciting News!

Exciting News!

One of the hardest realities of being a missionary is living away from friends and family, so it is exciting when one comes and lives with you on the mission field. We had mentioned that Abby and Wade visited last March. They were not thinking of missions when they came, but God worked in their […]
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