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Journey of Grace

Journey of Grace

Recently my friend Jeff Schaap asked me if I would be willing to be interviewed for a video project he was working on as part of a job interview for a Senior Videographer position at Wycliffe Bible Translators. Jeff has been praying for some time about being involved in world missions by using his skills […]
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Caps & Gowns for Sisters

Caps & Gowns for Sisters

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (II Timothy 2:15) I can’t help but gush with pride a bit and say a big CONGRATULATIONS to my sisters upon their recent graduations! My sister Chrissy […]
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The Best Donation

The Best Donation

As we packed up our stuff and prepared for our flight back to Michigan from Oregon, our nephews Wyley & Kaleb motioned that they wanted me to come with them to the bedroom. I followed them wondering what was going on. When we got back to the bedroom, Tom was there and the boys shut […]
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A Spokane Weekend

A Spokane Weekend

Last weekend we ventured up to Spokane, Washington. We left on my birthday (April 30th) and spent about 10 hours (things take longer with a kid :)) to get to our destination. The drive was truly astonishing. Observing the variety of God’s creation just took our breath away. From densely wooded mountains, the massive Columbia […]
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Another Oregon Trail

Another Oregon Trail

We’ve blazed the Oregon trail yet again!  Well, at least our own trial from Michigan to the west.  We’ve been able to return to Oregon three times over the last year and a half.  This time however will likely be our last before heading overseas, and it is also quite short compared to our last […]
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Our God is a Missionary God

Our God is a Missionary God

I remember when Beth & I were in Bible school, I became frustrated at how much Missions was “pushed” on us. It seemed like every chapel we were challenged in, every class we sat in, every conversation we found ourselves in centered on the topic of worldwide missions. It was frustrating for me to say […]
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An 8-Point Mission Doctrinal Statement

An 8-Point Mission Doctrinal Statement

Do you enjoy reading church doctrinal statements? Personally, I enjoy going into a new church, locating the doctrinal statement and examining it for its uniqueness. I enjoy how every church or denomination chooses its words very intentionally as it coins its statement of faith; the rocks, if you will, that the church will die on. […]
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The Example of Paul

The Example of Paul

In this article we are going to draw out some exemplary principles from the life of the Apostle Paul. Paul was the first Christian missionary whose life example has been preserved for us in the pages of Scripture itself. No other apostle has been given as much exposure as that of Paul. It is as […]
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You Can Be a Part!

You Can Be a Part!

We have the privilege and the opportunity to be involved in what God is doing in the world around us. As we examine the words of our Lord Christ in Matthew 28:19-20 commissioning His disciples to make disciples of the entire world, we are left with the ball of involvement in our court. The next […]
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This is Aimee

This is Aimee

Yesterday I had an amazing time with a dear friend. Unfortunately Tom could not make it because he had been feeling a bit sick but that did not stop little Jude and I from hopping in the car and driving to see a very special person for the day! It is our privilege to introduce […]
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