Bringing the Bible to the Bibleless in Papua New Guinea
Last week on Thursday, our team leader approached me with an opportunity to buy some grubs. I asked him for what reason I would buy them and he told me, "To eat." I figured that I would give it a try, since it is considered a delicacy by many Papua New Guineans in the region that we…
Often times we have people ask us what it is like to live in Papua New Guinea, live in the Jungle, and not have bacon (I made that last one up…;-) ) Questions like these can be rather difficult to answer impromptu, because we it can be hard to sort through all the differences that…
Just look at the picture above, you would think we are celebrating Halloween this week in the village (actually celebrating Dedication of new training centre building). BUT, were not this is the traditional costume for SingSing (Pidgin word for a song and dance celebration) of some people groups from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. This…
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Thank you all SO much for your prayers as we have been traveling around to many different places over the last few weeks. During our travels, we have seen many friends, gained one new financial partner in our ministry, and quite a few one time gifts!! We really felt your prayers for health, as everywhere…
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“Bye Mom, Bye Dad!” This is what we hear a lot of around our house these days. When asked where she is going, Annie almost always responds with “I’m going to Papua New Guinea!” She has been saying this for quite a while now, but because we are packing up all of our things, Annie…
I wake up in the morning, fix breakfast, and if I’m lucky take a shower, then get dressed and get my children dressed, then put a load of clothes in the washer. Running to the store happens often, and then its back for lunch! Move the clothes over to the dryer, and put the kids…
Growing up, I lived in the same house for 17 years! My parents built the house when I was just over a year old, and moved out when I went to college. I loved that house, and think it will always be my favorite. I lived in that house for so many memorable experiences in…
I remember taking trips with my family when I was younger. All I remember is packing everything in the car, getting in, and going to our destination! I remember the anxiousness of getting there, but never the actual planning of the trip. I wish I could go back to those days! What about you? Do…
The past two weeks have been busy with traveling! Traveling is a big part of our lives as we work in Papua New Guinea and raise support by visiting Churches and individuals all over the United States. Unfortunately with the busyness, we missed the last two Woodsy Wednesdays, but we are back this week. So…
We have been enjoying warm weather here in Dallas! After weeks of straight cold, rain, and even some snow, the sun does a lot to warm the heart of this momma! We are surrounded by families with preschoolers, and everyone goes outside to play together in the afternoons. Annie has loved making lots of little…
