Basketball & Spiritual Living

January 13, 2017

Basketball and spiritual living are two activities that are not typically perceived to be in the same category. This past weekend I had the opportunity to watching my elementary age niece and nephew play their very first basketball game. As I sat and watched them break every rule in the book, the Lord reminded me […]

Builders in the Harvest; The Next Generation

January 13, 2017

In a recent issue of ‘This Old House’ contributing editor Jill Connors wrote that there is a concern in our nation for specialty-trained laborers in a variety of practical skills. Quoting Ms. Connors, “As skilled carpenters, plumbers, and electricians retire, there aren’t enough trained craftsmen to take their place. These are jobs that don’t require […]

An All-Out Effort to Flood the Nations with God’s Glory

January 13, 2017

There’s a lot of excitement in the air as NTM positions to send out the next graduating class of missionary candidates who will impact areas of the world that have never before seen the light of the gospel. …And with their going out will be the coming in of a new group of students preparing […]

big steps

January 13, 2017

I haven’t written in the last few months, but there has been so much going on! Josh and I have been really, really, really busy. No, really. 🙂 NTMA has been working really hard at getting the flight program back on track, a process that has been going on for a couple of years now. […]

A Nasty Burn, An Infected Balloon Hand, And A Sudden Death

January 12, 2017

When Jesus was on this earth 2000 years ago, many people came to Him and brought those who were sick. Not only did Jesus heal them, but he also raised the dead back to life. This was not why He came, but through these miracles many did believe in Him. Likewise, we didn’t come to […]

New Year News

January 11, 2017

Thank you so much for your prayers for us over the past few months. We are so thankful for the Lord’s protection in our travels as we made 3 trips this past fall—2 to our former island of ministry and one for just me (Jennifer) to another southeast Asian country to attend culture and language […]

Portrait of NTM video released

January 11, 2017

Here’s a new video that we made. Ian found a great inspiration concept. Bruce wrote the poem script and I put it all together! This video features many of Dale’s photos. This is the first video kicking off NTM’s 75th Anniversary celebration.

Baptisms, Conferences, and Literacy…oh my!

January 10, 2017

It has been a jam- packed, wonderful month here in Dinangat! Throughout the weeks of Christmas, we have talked about the Need for the Savior, the Coming of the Savior, Faith in the Savior, and Becoming LIKE the Savior. And in the heart of these truths, 3 young girls (including Alayna!) and 1 older woman […]

The Problem with Prayer

January 10, 2017

Have you ever been talking to someone on the phone, only to realize that the connection has been lost? Sometimes prayer feels that way. While I’m praying through a list of people and things, giving thanks and asking for help, the feeling creeps up that I’m putting someone to sleep (actually, if it’s the first thing in […]

Time for a break

January 10, 2017

Life in our village is quite draining. For example, the constant lack of privacy, the never ending demands from fellow villagers, the continuous challenges in language learning, and the frequent disappointments through corruption and dishonesty. All that brought us to a point where I for myself only wanted to get out of there (Africa). I […]