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Whiter Than Snow
I’m always amazed when I’m able to look back and take stock of the past, the most recent things and the times I’ve had to struggle through, and now see how God spared me.
Continue ReadingZooming Into a New Semester
Happy New year!!! The year 2021 has arrived and with it a new year of hopes and promises. It is such a beautiful promise that we have from our Lord that he is as faithful as the changing of the seasons.
Continue ReadingLeadership Transition
Grateful for NAB’s long, historic, and positive relationship with the Cameroon Baptist Convention, we have the privilege of engaging in relevant and strategic ministries of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18–21) – witnessing reconciliation between people and God, people and people, and people and creation. The ongoing civil conflict in Cameroon continues to provide endless opportunities to encourage reconciliation.
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 ReadingGod’s Kingdom Moves Forward
What a blessing that we know God holds the whole span of time and space in His hands. With so many unforeseen restrictions, cancellations, and setbacks, one would think that His kingdom has been held back, but NO! His kingdom continues to move forward.
Continue ReadingWinter 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 ReadingSteadfastness
The theme of 2020 was definitely flexibility. Our church’s last newsletter and Christmas planning had just been completed when Osaka moved to stage red for COVID-19, meaning that daily numbers had risen and hospital beds were nearly full.
Continue ReadingVisits, Anniversaries, and Goodbyes
Our school year finished in December. With less restrictions, I was able to visit Meire, one of our first-year students, to encourage her and help her with some of her assignments.
Continue ReadingTHE BLESSING OF WALKING WITH THE LORD
When I was doing my Bible study this past week, I came across this verse. I have been pondering it ever since and thought about it in my current context of mission preparations. In this journey, God has been so gracious and blessed us…
Continue ReadingHOPE IS IN THE AIR
The first year I went was to go to Omsk, Russia. I had never been to Russia before. I taught for two weeks. On the weekend I was taken to a village church led by the man on my right, who was a part of the class. I had learned that he had spent time in prison for being a drug dealer. In prison, he found Jesus, which led to the drug rehab program in the prison where he was completely rehabilitated.
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