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Found What Was Lost

January 25, 2026

This last week, we found ourselves going to thrift stores, antique stores, and then going back and doing it again. We have purchased credenzas, end tables, and desks. Our house now looks more like a home, with a place for nearly everything. One of the end tables we found, we loaded into our car upside […]

Unseen steps that make everything possible

January 24, 2026

(Part 3) Planning & logistics Most people picture our ministry in the moments on the field—teaching, training, and watching God’s Word take root. But long before we ever step onto a plane, there’s a whole lot of quiet, unseen work that makes those moments possible. Research & booking travel Every trip starts with research: comparing […]

Deep Freeze …

January 24, 2026

Winter has unmistakably made itself known here in WI within the last few days. We knew it was coming but even these temperatures are unbelievable. We have faced negative wind chills during many winter seasons but only a few times as low as -45. It is truly unimageable! And in these cold temperatures, as our […]

Unseen steps that make everything possible

January 23, 2026

(Part 2) Preparing the Consultants Most people picture our ministry happening once we land in another country. But the truth is, the real adventure starts long before the airport. Hidden behind every workshop are dozens of unseen steps—emails, planning sessions, consultant training, and problem‑solving—that quietly pave the way for the work you do see. Each […]

New Year – New Opportunities to Trust God

January 23, 2026

Back at the Beginning Have you ever gotten off a rollercoaster and the thrill of the ride compels you to jump back in line again… Last year at this time, we sent out an update sharing our need for new Financial Partners. We were quite short of our monthly goal for support, but knew that […]

Unseen steps that make everything possible

January 22, 2026

(Part 1) When we’re home, the question we hear most often is, “So… when’s your next trip?” Many people imagine that when we’re not on a plane, we’re simply waiting around for the next assignment. In reality, the work that happens between trips is what makes every workshop possible. We wanted to give you a […]

Look Behind the Scenes in the Amazon Jungle

January 20, 2026

Looking Back and Moving Forward We have now been living in Manaus a little over a year. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime — in others, like we just stepped off the plane. What we have seen, learned, and experienced during this season has stretched us, refined us, and reminded us again and […]

God Has This

January 20, 2026

Reading: Psalm 121 Key Verse: Psalm 121:2 — “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!” Personal Reflection Early this morning, I got up to see a coworker off to the airport. As he carried his bags to the taxi, one of our dogs bolted out the gate—the more aggressive one. He’s […]

Sleep Deprived in Port Moresby

January 19, 2026

Originally published December 12, 2025 I’m not where I should be . . . or am I?I was planning on writing this update from Hoskins right before the ladies’ retreat I’m facilitating there starting tomorrow, but instead, I am still in the capital city, Port Moresby after three failed flight attempts to get to Hoskins. […]

We Made It

January 18, 2026

We made it to Florida! After 50 hours, 1200+ miles, and 2 Buc-ee’s; we made it to The Homes of Ethnos360! We quickly unloaded and unpacked what we could. Ginger found her January snowmen, put them out, and hung our welcome sign. We have already met many of the residents, our co-workers, and volunteers. […]