Time was running out. With the number of pandemic cases rising and an inevitable shutdown looming in our Asian city, I scheduled the baptismal service with only a week and a half of lead time. My inner planner cringed at the spontaneity demanded by 2020. Then we prayed and waited to see if we would…
Blog post from CompassionMedical.org: Jun 25, 2020 We are super cool gals with the desire to BE the hands of Jesus in our commitment to missions through medical work by following the example He left for us. Our past experiences have brought us to a place that we see a need for Christ-centered medical missions…
On December 17, 2020, Cyclone Yasa ripped through the southeastern side of Vanua Levu, Fiji. Yasa was the fourth largest cyclone ever reported in the south pacific basin and it was heading right for Rita and her family. Rita’s home is situated between two rivers. The only access to her home is by boat. Rita…
After a diligent and prayerful search for the next President of BMW, God has answered our prayers! The Board of Directors has selected veteran missionary Andrew Bunnell to assume the role at the end of Paul Seger’s term in January 2021. To learn about the process and hear from the Bunnell’s, watch this video!
Daring Devotion: A 31-Day Journey with those who Lived God’s Promises One of our missionaries, M. R. Conrad, has recently written a missions devotional published by Church Works Media. If you are looking for a last-minute Christmas gift or a fresh spark for the New Year, consider this devotional. For thirty-one days, step back in…
As Mammadou listened to God’s Word and contemplated “God’s great secret” of how He would reconcile man to Himself, he couldn’t sleep. So, he would often get up at night and walk around. But if he walked around the village, people would think he was doing sorcery. So, he would go out into the bush….
What a year 2020 has been! With all of the challenges that have been brought our way, we can be thankful for the blessings that have been given to us by God. #GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to express thankfulness for the abundance that we have been given by God! For more than…
Americans aren’t the only ones hitting walls with their Thanksgiving plans this year. Families from one small church in southern China took a drive through surrounding villages this week in search of a place to celebrate their own Thanksgiving together but faced some major opposition. Our friend Rhonda shares the details. The kids were getting…
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a missionary wife might look like? If so, keep reading… “Have you seen my lost puppies?” This was the way the phone call from my neighbor started off. Half an hour later she was recounting to me how she had recently attempted suicide, but…
On September 3rd, 1990, Wendy, and I left International Falls, Minnesota, to begin our trek to Uruguay, South America. That was 30 years ago. We wouldn’t be honest if we said the good-byes weren’t dreadful. Some of those moments will never be forgotten, such as, Wendy’s folks waving good-bye from the small airport terminal. The…