We are so grateful!

June 25, 2014

This recent trip was our third time back to the Philippines since our transition to the US and working on Old Testament translation from “home.” Two of those trips were paid for with miles! We are grateful to the Lord and to those who gave miles!

Why we love our job…

March 27, 2013

Happy Easter Everyone! We are half way through our time in the village and have seen quite a bit accomplished. We are very conscious of the fact that many are praying for us. One of the reasons we love our job is seeing people who were once bound by the power of evil spirits, now […]

A Warm Welcome…

March 31, 2012

Less than a week from our arrival in country and we arrived in the village we have called home since 1983. Praise God for an absolutely wonderful trip. Everything went smoothly and we know it was because so many people were praying! Thank you!

‘Down to the wire’ revisited…

March 12, 2012

Thank you As we type this, we have 48 hours to our check-in time. Many of you have written assuring us of your prayers. Several have given towards our trip and also towards being able to see our daughter and her family. Praise the Lord, we have received enough not only for our trip, but […]

Things we take for granted!

September 19, 2011

Greetings once again from the Ostmans! We trust this finds you doing well and encouraged in the Lord. As we sit here and type this, we realize anew just how much we take things for granted. We don’t know about you, but we didn’t wake up this morning concerned about contracting some horrifying disease. An […]

Transitioning from Family time to Translation time…

July 13, 2011

Greetings from central Florida! We trust this finds each of you encouraged and rejoicing in the Lord. Thanks to each of you who are praying for us as we adjust to life here. What exciting days we are living in; so many are re-defining “truth” as something fluid that changes with time and circumstances. What […]

We’re home!

June 13, 2011

We’re home… They say home is where the heart is and our hearts are where we are so I guess that means we are home! 🙂 We are grateful for our church here in Florida that has provided a wonderful place where we can live and work on the Old Testament translation for the Higaunon. […]

Reporting from two sides of the globe!

February 14, 2011

We wanted to update you during this time that Laura is in the US to let you know how things are going… Laura reports cold weather, snow, snow and more snow but LOTS of lovin’ on the grandkids. The picture with this update was taken by the webcam just after Laura arrived. She said that […]

Merry Christmas!

December 21, 2010

And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10,11 Amy Carmichael said, “When you are facing the impossible, you […]

It’s Harvest Time!

November 2, 2010

It’s harvest time here in the mountains and people are busy bringing rice in from their fields! This year has been a particularly good harvest for which they are all very thankful. They have had just the right amount of rain and sunshine at the right times to ripen it. The village is often empty […]