These beautiful ladies are beautiful reflections of Christ's strength to me here, in PNG. Beris raises these two girls and her son, Moses, primarily on her own and is a beautiful friend who has become like family to us. A HUGE thank you to She is Strong for making clothes that are constant reminders of where we find our strength! Our dear friends were so thrilled to … [Read more...] about Take Strength
Child of God
This year, for thanksgiving, I could write that I’m thankful - and there are many things I am thankful for but, to be honest - to share my heart and expose my soul, I have to tell you that parts of this year have been hard. It hasn’t been tragic or gut wrenching like other experiences in my life but it has been more of a slow ache in my heart that, truly, I was sure I had moved on from. A wound that I thought I was ok with. A hurt that I thought I had overcome. Hurt is hard and, honestly, … [Read more...] about Child of God
A Year in Words
We’ve been here almost a year. A year ago this July, we said goodbye to our family, our people. A year ago we stepped forward into the unknown to start a new life of ministry as a family in Papua New Guinea. It has been quite an adventure. We have shared much with you but there is so much unshared. We underestimated the sheer magnitude of this move - for us, for our kids, for our families and that’s ok. To be honest, had we understood some of the struggles we would face, some of the hurts our … [Read more...] about A Year in Words
We’re Not Sinking
Hebrews 12:1-3 New International Version (NIV)12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from … [Read more...] about We’re Not Sinking
MARCH Prayer Requests & Praises
March has been a busy month, as have January and February. We'd love to share more of our prayers and praises with you. Just click on the link below which will take you to a page with detailed request, praises and more photos! Read about our March prayer & praise items here marchprayerrequests.2017.better.pdf File Size: 300 kb File Type: pdf Download File … [Read more...] about MARCH Prayer Requests & Praises