This month marks one year since my father came to live with us. I want to share some things that make my father remarkable, and things I still am learning from him. 1. His kindness. He is gracious to those who help him, never failing to say ‘thank you.’ and to remember special days. No […]

One plants…another waters, but it is God who brings the increase! As you follow us along in the newsletters each month you will notice that a lot is being accomplished through a great team of dedicated people. Your prayers and financial giving supports the projects and ministry platforms that the Lord is using to advance […]

We are Grateful for Those Who are Standing with Us Debbie and I would like to express our deep appreciation to those of you who are standing with us in the work of Firstlight International each month. Your part is not taken lightly and we are grateful for the part that you have! Your prayers […]

“Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.” II Corinthians 5:5 NAS When there comes the time between the seasons, when autumn’s last bright leaf has fallen, when winter’s pristine snowfall is no more. When the last of summer’s warm rays changes to […]

This is amazing time we live in! There are people all over the world seeking for love, peace, comfort, purpose, value, and significance. And those who seek shall find! The hungry will be fed. The value of life is being threatened. Life is not only being threatened in the U.S., but also in other nations. […]

Spring one year ago we began a new chapter in our lives: bringing my parents to live with us. Dad came first, newly discharged from rehab, still frail, but with that amazing will to keep pushing on and improve. He needed a wheelchair to get around. Now he has not used a wheelchair in 6 […]