Tag: travel

Alive and well

Alive and well

As we head into summer, have a little glimpse at how we’re doing following Joel’s successful trip to Papua New Guinea. First of all, THANKS so much for praying with us during the trip. Not only did he and his team have a sweet time capturing stories from three different parts of the country, but […]
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Thousands of miles ahead of us

Thousands of miles ahead of us

WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD (AND THE AIRWAYS) Part 1: We are about to pack up the trusty CR-V and hit the road for our first road trip since 2023 as we head up to Missouri. Bethany’s nephew, the first boy to fully capture her heart as a newborn back in 2001, is getting married and our […]
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Peering ahead at 2026 🔭

Peering ahead at 2026 🔭

In our last episode of Spokes in the Wheel, we gave you a high-level recap of the ministry opportunities, the creative work, the meetings and moments to challenge others into missions. I hope it was encouraging for you to read through that. It was really special to sit down and as the Psalmist often says, “rehearse […]
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We hit the ground running…

We hit the ground running…

In this update:   Greetings ● Visitors ● Electricity ● Translation work ● Thank you! Greetings: Hello from our jungle home. Summer has arrived, and we can tell because the heat has started to settle, and the cicadas have started their song that lasts all day. Click here to listen in on what we hear. Visitors: In our last update, […]
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An easy to watch recap of our 2025 ministry

An easy to watch recap of our 2025 ministry

We know we frequently share about our lives as a family, the challenges, the needs, the joys, and answered prayer. Those are oftentimes the loudest things in our life. But we think you know that our lives are shaped around a huge job, playing our part in reaching the unreached, the communities of people who […]
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Snowed In, Staying Busy, and Getting Ready to Go

Snowed In, Staying Busy, and Getting Ready to Go

Now may the God of peace… equip you with every good thing to do His will… from Hebrews 13:20-21 Snowed in: Greetings from Oklahoma, where we are finally warming up after a week of snow and ice. Oklahoma isn’t used to such weather, and snow removal is difficult. We were housebound for over a week! Staying […]
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Unseen steps that make everything possible

Unseen steps that make everything possible

(Part 3) Planning & logistics Most people picture our ministry in the moments on the field—teaching, training, and watching God’s Word take root. But long before we ever step onto a plane, there’s a whole lot of quiet, unseen work that makes those moments possible. Research & booking travel Every trip starts with research: comparing […]
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Unseen steps that make everything possible

Unseen steps that make everything possible

(Part 2) Preparing the Consultants Most people picture our ministry happening once we land in another country. But the truth is, the real adventure starts long before the airport. Hidden behind every workshop are dozens of unseen steps—emails, planning sessions, consultant training, and problem‑solving—that quietly pave the way for the work you do see. Each […]
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A milestone 42 years in the making!

A milestone 42 years in the making!

December is a month that seems to sparkle a little brighter with Christmas lights, the joy of our Emmanuel, God WITH us, and those quiet moments when we look back on the year. But this December feels extra special for us. Forty‑two years ago we stepped off a plane in Panama as two young, wide‑eyed […]
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On the go, in every season…

On the go, in every season…

In our previous episode… We were close to wrapping up summer and anticipating a busy fall with school resuming and ministry starting back up for Bethany. The boys had some big needs when it came to health and jobs that we asked you to pray for AND we all looked to the Lord to provide […]
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