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Look Behind the Scenes in the Amazon Jungle

Look Behind the Scenes in the Amazon Jungle

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 […]
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God Has This

God Has This

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 […]
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Sleep Deprived in Port Moresby

Sleep Deprived in Port Moresby

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. […]
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We Made It

We Made It

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.  […]
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NTM Papua New Guinea 2025 Annual Report

NTM Papua New Guinea 2025 Annual Report

What all have we been supporting here in Papua New Guinea over the last year? Short answer, is a LOT more than I can keep track of in my head! Coworkers of ours have put together a report that shares some highlights of 2025. God Is Good!
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Will You Pray With Us this Winter?

Will You Pray With Us this Winter?

We don’t want to take up too much time, but need your prayer support. Would you take a few minutes to read and pray intentionally for us? Health: Bethany most of all, as she continues to work hard at getting healthier through her own tireless research and the help of some specialists (an immune deficiency might […]
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Changes and a Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Changes and a Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Thank you for praying for us. God provided another nurse to help Cheryl in the Health Office, and God provided a math teacher to take over Walt’s Math 7 class.  We had a busy but fabulous Christmas Break. We went to the beach with Abby, Wade, and Ellie. It was refreshing to see God’s beautiful […]
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Wake Up to His Strength

Wake Up to His Strength

Reading: Isaiah 51-52:1; Psalm 118; Psalm 56 Key Verse: Isaiah 52:6 — “I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power.” Personal Reflection There must have been many in Israel who complained about the suffering they were experiencing. God was judging them as a nation—just as He said […]
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Living Under God’s Blessing, vs Outside of God’s Blessing

Living Under God’s Blessing, vs Outside of God’s Blessing

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 15:1–7; 2 Chronicles 26 Key Verse: “As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.” — 2 Chronicles 26:5 Reflection In reading the account of Uzziah’s reign in Judah vs the kings in Israel during the same time period, it begs the question, what made the difference between God’s […]
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Everything New a New Plan

Everything New a New Plan

Happy New Year!  Within two weeks, we will be moving, Lord willing, to a new home in a new state and beginning a new ministry as newly empty nesters.    After months of traveling and sharing with supporters in the Midwest, the time to move to Florida is just days away!  We have totes packed […]
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