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Permanent Residence

Permanent Residence

We made it! We arrived at the Missionary Training Center on July 1, and we are now settling in as permanent residents of Missouri. For the first time in a few years, we are unpacking with a greater sense of “permanency,” and we are really enjoying it. However, God has kept one thought on our […]
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Qualifying the Called

Qualifying the Called

 Many people love the phrase “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” And we love the reminder that God uses the weak to shame the strong, so that we can only make our boasts in the Lord (1 Cor. 1:27). But how does He qualify those that He calls?  One way is through the faithful […]
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What’s Next

What’s Next

I think the whole world is asking this question right now. And I know that we are praying frequently for wisdom for everyone making decisions about what comes next. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 We are certainly asking […]
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Facing Uncertainty

Facing Uncertainty

I think it’s safe to say that the last few weeks have raised a lot of questions for everyone. Thankfully, God’s work has not stopped. We urge you to seek God and put His eternal purposes above all else. Who can you reach in this unusual situation? How can you join God in His missional […]
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Active Waiting

Active Waiting

Thank you for praying for us! When January came and “our plans” of moving didn’t happen, we felt discouraged. There are pressing staff needs at the Missionary Training Center…why would God keep us waiting?! But, thanks to your prayers for us, God has changed our perspective and given us so much joy. Here are some […]
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Questions, Answers, and A Few Unknowns

Questions, Answers, and A Few Unknowns

Q: When do we move to Missouri? A: As of right now, we can move when we reach our recommended monthly financial support level from Ethnos360, and we are about 40% short of that. Our prayer is as soon as possible, sometime in the next few months. We’ll keep you posted! Lately, we have gotten […]
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The Living WORD

The Living WORD

She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21, NCV One of Naomi’s memory verses this month is Matthew 1:21, and it has been such a blessing to repeat daily: “He will save His people from their sins.” We have […]
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Gratitude and Awe

Gratitude and Awe

As we respond to God about the events of the past month, the best words that come to mind are gratitude and awe. We have been blessed to see God answer prayers in tangible ways, and our response is awe at how He works. He loves the church, and He will provide for its growth. […]
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Walking with JOY

Walking with JOY

This past weekend, Naomi ran her first race, a ½ mile kids’ run. Naomi has been “training” for weeks and was so excited…but she got sick the night before and ended up walking and being carried through most of her race. But that didn’t curb her joy for her Gatorade and her trophy at the […]
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Numbers of Encouragement

Numbers of Encouragement

94 students just started a new semester at the Missionary Training Center (MTC). How encouraging to see so many people studying and training to reach the unreached with the Gospel! We are more excited than ever to play a role there (Lord willing in January). 30 kids attend childcare at the MTC! Kathy’s looking forward […]
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