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The Gogodala people live deep in the sago swamps of the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. Approximately 25,000 men, women and children live in 30 villages stretched out on ridges of land that rise above large lagoons. They build their homes from split palm branches and cover them with thatched roofs made from sago palm leaves.
Missionaries have worked among the Gogodala for more than 60 years, trying to establish an indigenous church among the people. Yet, Gogodala men and women have shared that they never gave up their spirit traditions when they became “Christians.” Instead, they merged the two belief systems, often asking God to bless them before conducting their spirit ceremonies. Please pray that the Gogodala people will come to a true understanding of God’s love and care for them.
One thing we have learned about the Gogodala people is that their men pride themselves in their physiques and physical strength. Historically, Gogodala men demonstrated dala ela gi (the male way of life) in tribal warfare and headhunting.
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Stephen & Laurie Erickson
November 01 2005, 12:00 am | Comments 0
“God will test the faith of every soul. Christ has purchased us at an infinite sacrifice. Although He was rich, yet for our sake He became poor, that we through His poverty might come into possession of eternal riches” (RH Jan. 4, 1906).
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Stephen & Laurie Erickson
October 01 2005, 12:00 am | Comments 0
The house looked correct. The color, driveway, landscaping, orientation, concrete steps, even the layout was just as I remembered. But it was the wrong house.
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Stephen Erickson
September 01 2005, 12:00 am | Comments 0
Have you ever wondered if God really knows who you are? I know He is aware of me, but He recently told someone who didn’t know me something that leaves me full of awe.
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Stephen & Laurie Erickson
August 01 2005, 12:00 am | Comments 0
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