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So Thankful!

So Thankful!

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 […]
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When It Doesn’t FEEL Like Christmas

When It Doesn’t FEEL Like Christmas

Over the past few weeks, as we have been getting ready for Christmas, several times I have thought and my kids have said, “It doesn’t feel like Christmas.” And it got me thinking- what is it that makes it FEEL like Christmas? I asked my kids this and we all talked about it and this […]
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A New Twist on an Old Tradition

A New Twist on an Old Tradition

In December 2003, our first Christmas in this village, a group of carolers stopped by our house one night.  In a way, it was fun.  They sang familiar carols, but the words were in their mother tongue.  After they sang several carols, we thanked them by giving them some of Ginger’s homemade Christmas cookies and […]
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Some things we’re thankful for!

Some things we’re thankful for!

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18   Thankful: Here in America it is “that time of year;” our Thanksgiving holiday is only a week away! We are truly THANKFUL for each one of you who are part of our lives and the […]
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Everyone is talking about…

Everyone is talking about…

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 […]
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Thirty three years!

Thirty three years!

  MEMORY LANE: Thirty-three years ago this week we moved into the Higaunon village that we’ve called “home” in the Philippines. We joined our coworkers, Ron and Michelle Jennings, in the work where they had been for two years.The gospel had just been presented a few months before we moved there.
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One of the Sweetest Prayers I’ve Ever Heard . . .

One of the Sweetest Prayers I’ve Ever Heard . . .

. . .  and I didn’t even hear much of it. For the last several weeks, one of my daily routines is to go visit Tay Hesus.  As you know, he has stage 4 cancer and his body is losing the battle.  Over the last few weeks, he has grown weaker and weaker.  Because of […]
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Young beggar girl…For He stands at the right hand of the needy!

Young beggar girl…For He stands at the right hand of the needy!

A common occurrence as we walk downtown each day are people we meet begging us for money. Women, children, and handicapped people! Darryl usually fills his pockets with miscellaneous coins each day so he can give to those approaching us. Often they are thankful for just a few pesos. Becky, tends to take the children […]
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What Would The Door Say?

What Would The Door Say?

“Ouch!” Yesterday, we traveled three hours back to the village, unpacked, and prepared for another week of school and work.  This morning, as Stephen was outside, he noticed that something wasn’t quite right with the outside door.  Upon closer examination, he noticed that a board was out of place.  Our doors have large spaces at […]
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