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Dreams Come True in Ama
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…
You Can’t Do It Alone
“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…
Mount Fuji: A Gateway to Heaven?
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…
Confused But Willing
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?
“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…
The Language Connection
“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…
A House That Cannot Be Hidden
“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.…