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After many months of planning and preparing to work with the Ama (also known as the Sawiyano), we finally made it to their village in Papua New Guinea the second weekend of April. It had only taken a canoe ride from the village of Tipas and an hour-long ride in…
“If you want to plant a church every year, just hire Bible instructors. But if you want to reach your entire people group in this generation, every member must be involved in planting churches.” When we talk about the church planting movement, we are talking about true disciples of Jesus…
The hike was long and, at times, difficult, but as we stood atop Mount Fuji’s peak, gazing out from above the clouds, the sunrise was majestic, with waves of beautiful clouds gilded against the blue sky. It was my second summer in Japan, and I had joined others for a…
A vision from God. Many of us wish to receive such direct communication from the Divine One. However, even a vision straight from heaven can create confusion. Peter discovered this for himself when he thrice received the vision of a sheet of unclean animals being lowered from heaven as he…
“God, may we eat this pig?” the witch doctor prayed. “I ask permission for all these people gathered at this wedding to eat the pig, as the pig came from you to begin with. And I thank you for my older sister, who, even though she is an American, has…
“How much do I owe you for your services?” I asked my friend Ken, who owns a shop in town. “You don’t need to pay me anything,” he replied. “In fact, I am the one who needs to pay you!” I was confused until he explained that his daughter Debbie…
“Huh!” I laughed as we drove past a large blue house with a sign that read For Sale/Rent. “We could never live there, on this busy road. No yard at all, and it looks so dark, completely covered with roof extensions.” We did not even call to ask about it.…
As I hopped off my bike and slowly opened the gate in front of our friend’s farmhouse, a little Chihuahua came charging at us, barking ferociously. After many loud expressions of her fierce and wild nature, she calmed down, slowly warming to our presence. She clearly controlled the farm with…
The scorching heat of this arid region of Central Africa soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit as we trudged through the scrubby undergrowth lining the dusty trail leading to the village. Small clouds of dust puffed out from my feet with each step. But the dry heat didn’t bother me too…
“あ、人間で払えますか。” I politely asked the clerk at the grocery store if I could pay. “え?” (“Eh?”) she responded loudly and in shock. Her tone of voice and facial expression matched her verbal surprise at my request. I thought for a moment. Instead of asking if I could pay with 現金…