God is doing something so BIG

August 16, 2018

The media is filled with stories of the evil and disasters of life. And each of us have plenty of our own cares that weigh our hearts down. But let’s not get distracted by the difficulties each day brings and miss the fact that our God is still on the Throne! He is faithfully and with such loving-kindness […]

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 […]

furlough

January 7, 2018

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I’ve managed to get out a grand total of TWO blog posts during our home assignment, and it was May before that, so let me try and get some of these thoughts out. This is our very first home assignment, a sixth month leave from Papua New Guinea to […]

The Best Terrible News from Home

August 12, 2017

We’ve been back in the States for a few weeks now and it’s been awhile since we’ve heard from anybody in the church in Patpatar. One of the elders of the church named Tokiung called me from a small town almost an hour from the village. He was waiting there with his family and all […]

Five languages in 6 weeks

July 26, 2017

First stop – Ecuador, South America Soon we head out to the country of Ecuador. Ecuador is named after the equator which runs through the country. We found it interesting that the “Panama hat” is actually from Ecuador. Straw hats were woven in Ecuador and taken to Panama to be sold to canal workers. Spanish […]

a new year with new opportunities

January 17, 2017

Here’s a quick look at the current plans for 2017: England to the missionary candidate training center. We will also have trainers from W. Africa joining as they prepare to begin literacy training in Senegal in French later this year. quick trip to N. Ireland to visit some friends, just for fun! on to Papua […]

Some things we’re thankful for!

November 17, 2016

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 […]

Thailand & Canada

October 26, 2016

Thanks so much for praying with us and all the encouraging words as we made the long trip to Africa and the Philippines! We are so thankful for the 8 teams that we were able to work with and the literacy materials that were written for these languages. We are now getting ready for our […]

four more…

September 8, 2016

4 more weeks & 4 more languages! Greetings from the Philippines. We are more than half done with our around-the-world trip and praising God for His faithfulness every step of the way. We spent a month in Senegal where we held a literacy workshop for the field and then worked with 3 languages, writing literacy […]

How to be thankful in all things

August 24, 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1 Thess 5:16-18 commands us to “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV) How many times have you read these verses and thought to yourself, “How in the world does God expect me to do that?” Always be […]