Snippets from Germany: Waldkindergarten.

October 11, 2016

Tights and waterproof pants: check. Extra socks and hiking boots: check. Undershirt, long-sleeve shirt, and fleece jacket: check. Insulated rain jacket and gloves: check. Hat and backpack with extra clothes, snacks, water, and a towel: check. Phew. Just a normal day getting ready for Kindergarten. Judah and Elias attend a “Waldkindergarten.” A preschool in the […]

Everyone is talking about…

October 9, 2016

Update for the Second Week of October 2016 Everyone seems to be talking about who they support or who they don’t support. This week I would like to talk about a group of people that are running, but not for an office. They are busy supporting our efforts so that we can keep teaching […]

Project

October 7, 2016

The goal is to provide a good, low-maintenance, all-season structure in which the church can meet on its own land. Learn more about this project >>

Another Year Begins

October 6, 2016

The boys started school on September 1st. Summer sped by for them both with all the fun things we had going on this summer. So they were a little shocked when it was time again to get back to school. However they both had a great attitude about going to school. They both had new […]

Hurricane’s coming. You ready?

October 6, 2016

It’s very calm outside right now. The light breeze and pleasantly warm weather make it seem this could be another day in Paradise. But from what I hear, it won’t be. We’ll see what the 7 a.m. update says, but as of 11 last night, Matthew was expected to be a Category 4 hurricane tonight […]

Under Hurricane Warning!

October 5, 2016

Hurricane Matthew has set its sights on Florida. And tomorrow he arrives. (Or so we’re told!) I can’t say I’m excited at his coming, but at least I’m as prepared as I can be. It’s kind of in my nature. I’ve stocked up on supplies such as water, food, batteries and a hand-crank emergency radio […]

Sports Day

October 1, 2016

We had a sports day with our church. It was a great day of fellowship hanging out with friends and having fun together. I just absolutely love being part of the Body of Christ.

Birthday Boy

September 30, 2016

“What’s your name?” Elias asked the older boy in the sandbox. “Noah. And yours?” The boy replied. “Elias.” I listened and smiled. This was the first time our boy introduced himself with his actual name — Elias (pronounced the German way). Before then, he was quite convinced that his real name was Li-Li and would not […]

Strategy gives us opportunities to succeed

September 29, 2016

After nearly 20 years of service, I am no longer an editor and writer for New Tribes Mission. No, I didn’t get fired. Really. Yesterday made it official: I am now a strategist. “What’s that mean?” you may ask. “Do you sit around drinking coffee, smiling and thinking all day?” No, I wrote, smiling as […]

We Can’t Do This Without You!

September 29, 2016

What follows here is pretty personal stuff. Talking about this is very humbling. But we figure if you’re reading this update, you care. You’re family. We hope can share the hard stuff with you… so you can pray with us. Let’s see what God can do! 100 DAY PRAYER CHALLENGE Our support has dropped to 66% of New […]