“I’m just coming off sabbatical! What a gift of renewal and of recalibrating for the next season.  I’m filled with thanks; now it’s time to get back at it. Praying for upcoming events, including leading some ministry events in Ontario, speaking at a missions weekend in Oklahoma, speaking at a men’s retreat, and preparing for another trip to Africa in November. Pray with me for Jesus’ yoke each and every day. Pray for His purposes to be done both here and in Africa, as they are in heaven.”

 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. ~ Colossians 2:7 (NLT)

“We are still home in Colombia for a time of visiting friends, family, supporting churches, and to engage with José Prada, director of our sending agency, Heme Aquí. Pray especially for our visits to churches, that each congregation would be encouraged and strengthened. For our family, we ask for prayer for God’s provision for Santiago’s university tuition, for C’s continuing health throughout the pregnancy, and for the safe delivery of our baby girl. I (B) would also ask you to please pray for my injured back, which is improving slowly with physical therapy. Pray for the leaders of the churches in Central Asia—may the Lord give them wisdom, guidance, and hearts full of love as they shepherd His people.”

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. ~1 John 1:3