Author: Matt and Karissa Long

 “This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours, but God’s,” 2 Chron. 20:15b It was an e-mail that set me off.  It was a nice enough e-mail, but it left me responding, “I. Cannot. Do. One. More. Thing.  I’m […]

 “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus– the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” -Acts 20:24 Yesterday there were 25 children in my yard.  They were tossing balls, hurling darts, and pushing each […]

 Rom. 3:20&22 “For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands.  The law simply shows us how sinful we are… We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ.  And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.” “You look tired” […]

 Stranded in the Wilderness! Ok, only for one extra day 🙂 What do millionaires and missionaries have in common?  They both travel by helicopter! Last week we had the opportunity to visit our friends out in their village.  They are currently living in a remote mountainous location and working on learning language and culture.  We went […]

 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” -2 Cor. 4:18 “Right now, lots of missionaries left, and some of you had to stay, but when God comes, you’ll all get to leave.”  This is what a […]

 “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.  A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” -Ecc.4:12 Could you imagine not having a single insurance policy or a single dollar in a savings account?  Well, that’s the situation for most people here in PNG.  So what if a terrible life crisis comes up?  What […]

 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” -Gal.6:9Does this even apply to teachers in April? 😉 “How many kids do you have?”  “Thirty-five.”  (pause)  “Umm…no… I mean you personally.”  “Oh.  Two.” Those of you who are teachers probably totally […]

 Exploding Ears, Comforting Love”…we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn– conflicts on the outside, fears within.  But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,” — 2 Cor. 7:5b-6 As we soared over the Pacific Ocean on our way back to the mainland, as others relaxed and enjoyed […]

 “I believe in Jesus, so God has called me already righteous.  It’s the work of the cross.  It’s not work that I make.  Work I make is worthless work.” – a PNG believer at our center I (Karissa) had the opportunity to meet with some PNG citizens who have recently gone through the chronological Bible […]

 If Life is a Highway…Then missionary life is the Highlands Highway We arrived back home and immediately flopped onto the couch and didn’t move for several hours.  We all were exhausted!  From what?  A “simple” four-hour roadtrip. I should explain.  Earlier this month we had the opportunity to go on our first member-care bush trip.  We […]