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Looking back – Looking forward

January 2, 2019

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Looking back: When we were looking forward to 2018, the Lord put a word on our hearts that by faith would characterize His work […]

A New Journey

October 11, 2018

Since our flight program on Palawan closed in 2014, God has grown and stretched us in some unexpected ways. Much like Isaiah, before we came to the Philippines, we told the Lord: “Here we are, send us.” Little did we know where that commitment would take us. At the same time that the Palawan flight […]

Translation work, 67 Visitors and things to pray for.

August 12, 2018

Translation: Another annual trip to the Philippines to work on checking scripture is coming to a close. This is the 6th year we’ve returned to our village to check the translation Lance worked on while at home in the US. Between our return to the US in May of 2017 and our return to the […]

The desire of our hearts…

June 29, 2018

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:4-5 (NKJV) Travel: Where did the month of June go?! Well, for us it meant a lot of travel. Thank […]

We’re back in the Philippines

April 27, 2018

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be […]

The Language of the Philippines: Basketball

April 26, 2018

Highlights of Sports Bible Camp 2018 So much to be thankful about! About 70 teenagers registered and enjoyed Sports Bible Camp! We praise the Lord for safety among the players, good weather even with the scorching heat, and endurance for full-scheduled days! The Agutaynen believers did a great job teaching the Bible Lessons clearly. […]

We’re heading out and we need you to pray…

March 30, 2018

2 Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Resurrection Day: What a wonderful thing it is that God became flesh, died in our place so we wouldn’t have to, rose from the dead and ascended on high […]

Of Grandkids, Translation and Travel

March 5, 2018

Isaiah 40:28 … those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Hebrews 12:1,2 … and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus… (NKJV) Grandkids: Greetings […]

A Philippine Family Birthday Celebration

January 20, 2018

We enjoyed a special evening with our close friend, Larry, and his extended family. It was a 3-Person Birthday celebration as his daughter, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews were here visiting from “around the world” including the USA, Abu Dhabi, and other islands in the Philippines. Please pray for Larry and his family as his […]

So Thankful!

January 16, 2018

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thess. 5:16-18 (NKJV) Our Trip: Florida, South Carolina and Alabama were the states we visited over the past 3 weeks. No, we didn’t do any of the touristy things that many do when visiting […]