Author Archives: Administrator

What would I take with me if I knew I had to leave our home with only what I can manage to carry? My Bible? English or Portuguese? Photo albums? Irreplaceable photographs? Documents that are difficult to replace? What of … Continue reading →

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Summer Oh the excitement! First, getting acquainted with my Saviour, then assuming the student stance in preparation for going to the mission field. Language study and early beginnings in the field (ours, Brazil) – acquiring a vehicle, locating a place, … Continue reading →

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By these blogs, I give you a look into missionary life, highlighting our own because that is what I know best. One of my greatest challenges was our children’s educational need. Although, at times, shared with a bona fide schoolteacher, … Continue reading →

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When baking brown sugar fudge and having a challenge – too small pan, overflow into oven and oven floor, I prayed. I did not want to waste. I did not want that mess and all that clean up either! Turned … Continue reading →

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I just read someone say that the only good thing about Carnaval is that Easter is coming! In general, conservative Christians try to get away during this holiday when excesses are allowed. I think retreats at this time should be … Continue reading →

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We live in the sertão – that is, semi-arid, dry for most of the year. We just had two days with several wonderful, refreshing rains. What a pleasure! The previous days, it was heating up close to 100 F and … Continue reading →

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With Christmas, our birthdays, and Valentine’s Day, I have been thinking about gifts I have received and gifts I have given. A few times in my life, I have received gifts that I thought were given for my pleasure and … Continue reading →

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I know I need to explain this title. You may think of me as special – I appreciate that. I am a gifted and creative person. I think we all are in a variety of ways. All of us like … Continue reading →

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Elaboration is sometimes good because it reaches into parts of us that are weary. So…here I go elaborating…briefly. Missions is more about effort and less about fishing; or is it the other way around? The hour tolls for a brand … Continue reading →

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This year, I was able to get our tree up and decorated without much emotion, but not without my mind racing back to many past celebrations. As a child, Christmas was my favorite. I anticipated family time, foods that we … Continue reading →

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