Author: Lance and Laura Ostman

Another sequence of events

Another sequence of events

It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. Jeremiah 10:23b A sequence of events: Have you ever had one of those days in which everything culminated in one of those God appointments? We shared one with you in January  and now we have another one for you. I (Lance) hadn’t seen […]
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What happened to February?

What happened to February?

This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 Unusual weather: Will Rogers is quoted as saying, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it will change.” February has been an unusual month for us here. You probably heard that we […]
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A Sequence of Events or The Lost Hat

A Sequence of Events or The Lost Hat

A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 We are two weeks into the New Year – how are you doing so far? Whatever you’re facing, know that God is faithful! Despite the pandemic (or maybe because of it?), we took a road trip to visit a couple of […]
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So Thankful

So Thankful

Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hello from Oklahoma! Happenings: Our days have been full these past couple months. Lance continues working on translation and has made good progress in checking […]
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What Grandfather told us…

What Grandfather told us…

Dag-ay was a dear friend and one of our best translation assistants. She passed away several years ago. Her story was published in Ethnos360 magazine February 1 2010. My Grandfather was a powerful witchdoctor in the jungle-covered mountains of northern Mindanao. He told us, “We have told you never to allow foreigners into our community […]
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Okla(Home)a

Okla(Home)a

Okay, so that’s a cheesy title perhaps for this post but it does tell you about location. We arrived safely at our Oklahoma home late July 7. I’d say it was an uneventful trip but there was that guy who sneezed in front of us as we walked out of the DFW airport. We both […]
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Of translation, termites and tickets

Of translation, termites and tickets

A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Hello from our jungle home. We trust this finds you looking to the Lord and resting in Him in these trying times. Translation and Termites: We’re sure you’re thinking that those two words don’t go together. You’re right! And here’s the […]
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Translation progress and other news

Translation progress and other news

Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Greetings from our jungle home in the Philippines where we feel relatively ‘safe’ from COVID-19. COVID-19: What a precious promise the above verse is, […]
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Of time, traveling and translation

Of time, traveling and translation

Time is flying by. We arrived in Manila late night of the 22nd of January and two days later we flew down to the island we’ve called ‘home’ since 1982. January 26th we marked 38 years here since our arrival in the Philippines. God is faithful and we give all praise, honor and glory to […]
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