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Let There Be Light
Czech winters can be quite dark, but for other reasons, they seem even darker. The first time we visited Northern Czechia, where we will be working, it seemed as though life held no purpose. The buildings left by communism are four stories tall, designed to look like rows of large,…
Name Days and News
To successfully navigate the streets in search of food, shelter, transport—and hopefully a few new friendships—I am currently devoting my time to language learning. In the meantime, I almost certainly confuse some Czech locals and, with any luck, provide a bit of entertainment along the way. We have also been…
Still Going
Fourteen years! It is hard to believe so many years have passed since we arrived in Turkey. Hannah was two, and Oralee was nine months. For almost two years, we managed quite well without a car. However, when Asya was born, public transportation became much more complicated. Yet gone are…
A Bible Study
“Who can retell the story?” I asked. Artur jumped in, “First, three men appeared to Abraham. Abraham bowed before them and encouraged them to stay and eat. Then he prepared meat and bread, and they ate together . . .” Artur continued sharing through Genesis chapter 18. Others chimed in…
Good News!
“They shared their faith with a doctor, and she became an Adventist. There were two other doctors they shared with, and they also became Adventists. But these last two converts moved to another country.” The president of our field was sharing developments that occurred within it. “And these doctors are…
Two Are Better Than One
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9) Nikki: The children were shy for all of about 10 minutes, then they were as thick as thieves. We have seen this so many times: how missionary children instantly bond. Ted and I were…
Setting Captives Free: How the Gospel Calls Us to Spiritual Liberation
A few weeks ago, while visiting my main supporting church in Michigan, I gave a presentation requesting continued support for the Set Free in Christ Institute. During the discussion, a church member asked me to explain something I had long taken for granted: What exactly do you do in deliverance…
The Joy of Cheerful Giving
There are moments in our faith journey when giving stops being an obligation and becomes an act of worship. In the following article, one of our cherished donor families opens their hearts to share a deeply personal testimony. What you are about to read is more than a reflection on…
Catholicism and Orthodoxy
In many communities around the globe, “Catholic” or “Orthodox” is not merely a set of private beliefs. It is an inherited identity. It can be woven into surnames, holidays, school calendars, village life, ethnic or national history, funeral customs, and what it means to belong to a structured community. Conversations…
Editorial: April 2026
Recently, our family celebrated Gotcha Day, the anniversary of our daughter Savannah’s adoption. I remember the day the judge made the adoption official, as well as the preceding months, questions, anxiety and requirements leading to that joyous occasion. No one bore the stress more than our daughter. Will my adoption…