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Expendability

This year for our homeschool we are using My Father’s World Exploring Countries and Cultures. It is such a great fit for where we are in our life right now. I also love the fact that My Father’s World...

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“I’ve got Jesus”

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am...

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ICC Week 1

Our ICC classes began last Thursday. The pace isn’t frantic, but is definitely challenging. Our usual schedule is - Morning routine, leave house by 7:45 Drop Talia, Nehemiah, and Isaiah off at MK...

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ICC: “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak…”

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people…” Ps. 85:8a This week has definitely been the hardest of ICC so far. Talia was sick Monday and Tuesday, so we had to...

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ICC: Until Next Time

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh Friday was the last of our Intercultural Communications Course. We knew we would learn and grow...

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Home Sweet Home

March was an interesting month! We finished up our time at JAARS on March 8th. From there, we went to Tullahoma, TN and spent a few days with David’s parents. We arrived back in Tupelo on March 13th....

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May He Grant…. A Month of Prayer

May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your purpose. We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your...

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May He Grant: May 2nd

May 2: Pray that David would have a strong, vibrant walk with God. Ask that he would be faithful to times in the Word, prayer, and fasting. It’s Day 2 of our month of prayer focus, May He Grant. You...

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May He Grant: May 3rd

May 3: Pray that God would strengthen our marriage. Ask for clear communication, graciousness, kindness, and unity in the midst of many distractions and challenges. It’s Day 3 of our month of prayer...

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May He Grant: May 4th

May 4: Ask God to provide the right house for us when we arrive in Ukarumpa. It’s Day 4 of our month of prayer focus, May He Grant. You can read more about our heart for this month, and print out a...

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May He Grant: May 6th

May 6: Pray that Melissa would have a strong, vibrant walk with God. Ask that she would be faithful to times in the Word, prayer, and fasting. It’s Day 6 of our month of prayer focus, May He Grant. You...

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May He Grant: May 8th

May 8: Ask that God would continue to reveal Himself to Sophia, Isaiah, Nehemiah, and Talia. May God draw them to Himself! It’s Day 8 of our month of prayer focus, May He Grant. You can read more about...

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May He Grant: May 10th

May 10: Pray for healthy transitions for Makaylah as she says goodbye to friends, family, familiar places and ways of doing things. Ask for healthy grieving, and an excitement for what is to come in...

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May He Grant: May 11th

Happy Mother’s Day! We pray you have a blessed day. Our prayers are with those for whom this is a hard day that reminds them of loss. Our May He Grant prayer focus is below. Please also pray for my...

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May He Grant: May 17th

May 17: Ask God for protection from illness or injury at POC. It’s Day 17 of our month of prayer focus, May He Grant. You can read more about our heart for this month, and print out a complete prayer...

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May He Grant: May 20th

May 20: Pray for healthy transitions for Talia as she says goodbye to friends, family, familiar places and ways of doing things. Ask the Lord to give her peace and a sense of safety despite many...

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May He Grant: May 23rd

May 23: Pray for healthy transitions for Isaiah as he says goodbye to friends, family, familiar places and ways of doing things. Ask for healthy grieving, and an excitement for what is to come in PNG....

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May He Grant: May 29th

May 29: Pray that Makaylah will continue to grow in her relationship with Christ. Ask that she would long for the pure milk of the Word, that she may grow up into her salvation. (1 Peter 2:2). We...

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This Season of Transition

Sometimes it’s hard to put into words what this season of preparation and transition is like for us. Getting rid of things, packing, paperwork, saying good-bye to our church, friends, places, and...

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6 flights, 7 people, 50+ hours: one big opportunity to pray!

It is really happening! We have our plane tickets. Our bags are packed. And re-packed. Weighed and packed a different way. Okay, maybe we won’t be fully packed until we leave, but you get the idea! We...

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2014: A Year of Changes, Challenges, and Answered Prayer!

With the new year here, we’ve been reflecting on all that has happened in our family and our Wycliffe ministry over 2014. It’s amazing seeing how the Lord has worked! January 2014: We got rid of most...

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Photo Friday: 18 September

This has been a full, busy, fun week! Celebrating our one-year-in-PNG anniversary.Sunday we set aside some family time. David and Sophia spent time putting together one of the puzzles my mom shipped...

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Photo Friday: September 25

The kids are on a two-week break from school. We have been enjoying a different pace, with a bit more time together and freedom to our schedule. Sophia was invited to a wacky birthday party, which...

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Photo Friday: 9 October

Unlike last week, this week I had the opportunity to take lots of pictures! Because there were too many good ones to narrow it down, I’m just sharing from one unusual experience I had last weekend....

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Photo Friday: Sports Day 2015

Yesterday was the annual Sports Day at the primary campus. It’s a big community event, and school is canceled at the high school to allow teens and teachers to come and cheer or help. Once you have a...

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