Almost monthly we have been sharing with you about the Rapha Ministries, Church [a new church plant] in Phuket, Thailand. The reports each month are encouraging. Last month we celebrated their two year anniversary, dedicated a newly rented facility [that they had just moved into earlier this year] and publicly ordained into the Gospel Ministry […]

Like most, I have always enjoyed this time of year when one year is soon ending and a brand new year is getting ready to begin. These natural transitions cause us to reflect on what has been in previous year with anticipation for what is about to unfold in the next. The Lord’s plans for […]

Thanksgiving season was a bit different for me with Dan away. But the Lord still managed to give me a lovely family feel surprise. My dear friend, Ellie Geppert was in Pittsburgh in the weeks Dan was gone and we were able to meet up twice and lunch, and laugh and share and reflect, and […]

…“giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.” Colossians 1:12 NASB When I go through the memories of our lives, there are so many, so very many times and people who make my heart swell with gratefulness. Times when I/we were vulnerable, out of […]

Our role as core trainers and academic advisors to the Emmanuel Theological Seminary (ETS) in Kalaymyo, Myanmar has created a global partnership to advance the kingdom through Christian education. There thirty plus students being trained this academic year. In January 2023 nine students will graduate with Bachelor Degrees in Leadership & Biblical Studies. We are […]

It shouldn’t take us very long to figure out that as followers of Christ we are on a journey of transformation, of being conformed into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. (See Rom 8:26-29; Col 3:10-11) All that the first Adam lost in the garden [his relationship with God was distorted; man’s authority was […]