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Our seminary year is quickly coming to a close. November is shaping up to be a special month as five guest professors from North America and my colleague Brandon Jones teach two two-week intensive classes.
Continue ReadingLearning to walk again…Literally
As many of you are aware, since July, I (Paul) have been struggling with a herniated disc. After returning from our youth hiking trip in August, I was mostly immobile, except for trips to physiotherapy. During this time, we consulted a number of doctors, surgeons and physiotherapists to see the best course of action, and everyone came to the conclusion that I needed back surgery.
Continue ReadingFaith Fall
On the way to speak at a southern Alberta conference at Temple Baptist in Medicine Hat, we were turning out of the road and just then, “Bang!” A taxi came in front of us, and a missing yield sign was incapable of preventing us from this unforeseen collision. Oh no! Really?! Why did this have to happen when our finances were already stretched and we were just ready to share about God’s call to Japan with the congregation in Medicine Hat?
Continue ReadingFall Connections
A year ago last fall, a handsome and cultured man walked into our ESL Conversation Corner looking for help with his English. But beyond that, he was looking for a Christian mentor, someone who could come alongside him and help him with understanding…
Continue ReadingThankfulness
God is wonderful! He draws people to Himself and encourages us as we have the privilege to participate in shepherding new faith.
Continue ReadingOur Daily Bread
Hello family and friends! We hope that this newsletter finds you well! We would love to update you on our mission preparations and share about God’s faithfulness in the journey.
Continue ReadingOpen Roads
The dry season winds are blowing in the Harmattan dust. Not our favorite time of year, but to everything there is a season. God is in the wind as well as the rain.
Continue ReadingSeason with Family
This season has brought us to Alberta to spend time with our families. We have been on the move between our children’s homes – our daughter in Edmonton and our son near Medicine Hat.
Continue ReadingUncomfortable Uncertainty
The year 2020 has been difficult! Mine probably hasn’t been any harder that some of yours, and it is still far from finished, but it HAS been tough.
Continue ReadingTaking Advantage of Opportunity
So, what do we do with our time? We have been stuck at home in Phoenix now almost five months because of this pandemic. Much of that time we have been on home lockdown due to the spikes of COVID-19.
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