The Durands in Chile

Dear Praying Friends, Our family is very blessed to be here in Chile for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, yet we are also very challenged. Of course there are always challenges in the Christian life but they take on an additional dimension when in a foreign country....

Serving the Lord in Guatemala

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Looking back over the work of nine years in Guatemala, I have one earnest prayer that I want you to remember along with me. On the mission field, often I was in the situation that I expected spiritual growth from the nationals...

Serving the Lord in Kenya

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you for your prayers and support for this mission field of Kenya. Now we are in the rainy season. Sometimes it rains “cats and dogs” in Nairobi. When it rains, people here say that it is a blessing, because crops in the field...

Ministering for the Lord in Brazil

Dear Friends, The country of Brazil is going through rough times today that the people here call “the crisis.” The economy is in recession and there has been a large corruption investigation called “Operation Car Wash.” A system of bribes and...

S.O.M.E. Team

“This is the LORD’s doings; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:23, 24. This prayer letter is overdue and it’s just about time to leave with the SOME team for Kenya, so we want to share...

Serving the Lord in Chile

Learning to Lose Gracefully It’s not as easy as it sounds. Our older children have never yet beat me at chess, though Isaiah came .dangerously close once recently. But Katie (6) and Faith (4) have beaten me every single time. What is their secret? Well, I have...