Checking out the next step …

March 21, 2017

Not long ago, a lot of our students went to our Missionary Training Center in Camdenton, MO to check out the next phase of training within our mission. This was not just a “let’s go and have fun” trip but one in which they sat in on classes and workshops for credit. There was also homework involved before […]

Recalde Reflections – March 2017

March 20, 2017

Dear Praying Friends, March 2017 First of all we want to thank you very much for being our coworkers. Thank you for your support and prayers which enable us to continue in our ministry serving the Lord here at NTM Homes. NTM’s 75th Anniversary – New […]

On The Road Again

March 20, 2017

Our break from travel was much needed. We really had a lot that we needed to get caught in on life and ministry in general. It also gave us a chance to recharge. Mostly it was also good for the boys have to have us both here for a long stretch of time. However as […]

Price of Beans at Manila Market…not by the pound or kilo but by…?

March 20, 2017

After pricing oranges ($1 each) and apples ($2 each) at the Manila grocery store, Darryl decided the market was a better place to buy them even if they have worms and other non-descriptive items in them. They are about half the price. As he was waiting his turn in line, this boy was selling beans. […]

I would give anything…

March 18, 2017

“Dear God, thank you for forgiving me and thank you SO much for taking all of our consequences.” That was Ty’s prayer last night, and I can’t tell you how awesome it was to get to hear his little heart express that to God. I found myself thinking, “If it were possible, I would do […]

Snapshots

March 18, 2017

Today, as we were riding in a little 3-wheeled “bajaj” taxi toward a local outdoor market, winding our way through the traffic jam, with an overfilled bus on our left and vendors selling anything from cashew nuts to windshield wipers on the right, the thought of how surreal it is that we live in Africa […]

Sheep & Their Mamas

March 18, 2017

Dear Friends, Spring Greetings! Hopefully it is starting to warm up wherever you are after the cold spell we’ve heard about going through the States. So sorry that you have not heard much from us as of late. We have been in town for the last month unexpectedly but are very thankful for the Lord’s […]

Retro Posts

March 17, 2017

Hello, During my previous time in Papua New Guinea in 2012, I had a blog that told many of the stories of how I was seeing God work. I wanted to share those again for those who are just joining my adventures and wanting to learn more about my times there. What follows are the […]

Come Clothing Shopping with Me

March 16, 2017

Last Monday I went fabric shopping with Joel’s mom and as I was doing that I thought it might be a fun post to share a little of what getting clothes here is like. First of all clothing is very important here. It is not just important for your own image as it is in […]

Down Under and Tugutil translation progress

March 14, 2017

Going Down Under! Despite living in the Asia-Pacific region for a couple of decades, Debbie and I had never made it to Australia. Well, in mid-January we finally had a good reason to make our first trip ‘down under,’ since the Translation Committee and other mission leaders and consultants were gathering there to discuss Bible […]