On Purpose “In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,..” Ephesians 1:4b,5 NAS Welcome to this month’s issue of Firstlight News. Our monthly communications of the work of Firstlight International in the places where we serve. You will notice we have […]

Moving forward in 2014 – P.U.S.H. Sometime over the past three years I heard someone use this phrase: P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens. “What a statement” I said to myself. “I am going to use this someday” I further added, and “I am going to make this a reality in my life.” You see, the […]

His Story “…if the alive-and-present God who raised Jesus from the dead moves into your life, He’ll do the same thing in you that He did in Jesus, bringing you alive to Himself.” Rom. 8:11 The Message The triumph of the human spirit over the hardships of life is a most compelling story. The greater […]

Just Back From Myanmar (Burma) Local church leadership conference… Working together as a team we participated in a pastors and leaders conference in the city of Kalaymyo northwest of the city of Mandalay. This group of churches is from the Chin tribe who are predominantly Baptist in their conversion from the missionaries long ago. Inside […]

On a Personal Note – April 2014 We are drawing near to those special days where we tend to think longingly of ones near and dear to us. First, our son, Josiah, turns 23 this month. He is doing so well, working hard on his studies and has found a job, teaching swimming to children […]

Thai Lights Thai culture differs from other developing nations in many ways. Patience in all situations is the ideal. Children are taught from a young age not to push oneself forward. Wait for the slower ones. Share before devouring. Unlike the “win at all costs” attitudes of both western and some eastern nations, Thais are […]