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One of Eight

Jay, 27, married and with a four-year-old son, tutors at night and works during the day in his copy shop. I met him when I visited the project in Benin. Uli Baur, the project leader, introduced us. One evening, I decided to visit Jay as he tutored four boys. As…

Not Just Any Neighbor

“Zeynep said she has electricity in her heart for me, or at least that’s what I think she said,” my wife shared excitedly after talking with our newest neighbor. Even with the language barrier, it’s evident both share hobbies and hold many opinions the same. As time passes, they find…

Mission Work = TEAMWORK

Our strengths and weaknesses almost perfectly mesh. Nikki and I discovered this—well, it was confirmed, really—when we applied as missionaries with AFM and completed a personality test. Rather than being a hindrance, we are blessed to support each other with our strengths in areas where we are individually weak and…

When the Disciple Becomes the Teacher

A special joy appears when you witness someone you had discipled now discipling others—when the person you once poured into now pours out to others. Dani is that kind of person. I have been privileged to walk with Dani through his faith journey, but I find myself learning from him…

A New Life in the Caucasus

The prophet Samuel said, “Thus far the LORD has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12). Amen! We most certainly agree. In 2017, when we decided to become missionaries, we never doubted that God would take care of the details; however, the way He has guided us from being student missionaries in…

Frozen Taps, Flowing Grace

“Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare for landing.” At 8:30 p.m., March 23, 2025, Joe and I giggled in our seats like two little children on a safari who have asked over and over again, “Daddy, are we there yet?” Finally, the destination was in sight. As the pilot’s voice…

Awaiting the Turkish Reformer

“God, please give me another person who will study your Word with me.” I sent up this earnest prayer at the end of 2023, feeling strongly impressed that, though we were scheduled to visit the States in 2024, for some reason, I should hold our furlough off one more year.…

The Least of These

Stop! Did you see those men back there?” someone called out from the back seat. Each Sabbath afternoon, as it begins to get dark, we head into the city with 30 or 40 hot meals prepared to share with those who are homeless and in need. They have come to…

The Valley of Decision

“You cannot seek help from both Jesus and the spirits. You must choose,” I implored. The branch Sabbath school in Tiger Cave village was well attended. Seven women came each time we visited. As it is located halfway between us and Ban Kien church in Phuket, we rotate our visits.…

He Is Coming!

“Dad, they will all accept Jesus and go to heaven,” my three-year-old son, Riquinho, said as I was talking with him about Jesus’ second coming and that we would go to heaven when He returned. I used this discussion to explain that we are here in Thailand to talk about…

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