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When we landed in West Africa for the first time, I naturally took everything in through my own cultural lens, though I mistakenly believed myself to be open-minded and impartial. It is a noble goal to be unbiased in our assessment…
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2011 I had just arrived in the village of Angguna to work alongside my teammate Martha Wade for several weeks. During my…
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Mamata, I got to watch you grow and make your mistakes along the way; Scrubbing floors with your little one at home, like so many everyday. Another poor choice: a second baby, with still another man. Wishing for more, looking for love, trap…
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Before the ends of the earth, there was an end. Before the Spirit came, the Savior left. And they waited — not looking at the sky …
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Kawah men aren’t much for jewelry, aside from traditional amulets for spiritual protection. But my Kawah lady friends love all things shiny. Sequins a…
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What is holiness? Is it purity? Being set apart? Or is it being chosen, dedicated, or sanctified? Holiness is all of these, and how these aspects interconnect can be illustrated with a story a…
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Because prayer is the strategy of Pioneer Bible Translators, our worldwide team intentionally sets aside a day of fasting and prayer every month. On this da…
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It was 1993. I was in junior high at the time, sporting fluffy bangs, big glasses, and braces, and my main worry was navigating the crowded halls of Kirby Junior High so as to ensure a seat in class next to someone I knew. Activities at school and church consumed most of my t…
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I clicked the “End Call” button on my Zoom screen. I had just spent the past hour meeting with someone working in the Disciple Making Movement arena in a place where secrecy is vital. Nour had related some amazing stories of how God is moving am…
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Checks and Balances The air conditioner gently hummed behind me, making a valiant effort to cool the room and remove some of the 95% humidity of Madang, Papua New Guinea. I sat at one corner of a conference table, staring into my lapt…
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“Our friends invited us to go see a movie with them! It’s about Corrie ten Boom, and it’s only in theaters for two nights!”
Lydia’s eyes sparkled as she added, “And it’s the week your parents are visiting, so we don’t have to find a ba…
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Pray for Scripture Impact! The vision of Pioneer Bible Translators is transformed lives through God’s Word in every language. We desire to see churches us…
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