Category Archives: Devotionals

We had a great Spiritual conference; we needed to relax a little. We relaxed but we did not rest much because everyone was kept very busy with competition. Four teams, volley ball, soccer. relay race, tug of war, puzzles, Pictionary, plumbers golf, table tennis, tennis, Sudoku. Crossword puzzles, bird watching, and taking pictures including aContinue reading “A Time Away”

This week we went to Ava’adi about 10 miles down the road and then about 10 miles off road.  Evangelist Samson and Hannatu are stationed there. They  participate in the continuing education course that Gremar and I are holding at Acre (the Bible School). We went there to help them raise money for the roofContinue reading “Sunday”

It has been a busy week but a very good week. The students are working hard to improve their reading and comprehension. I am amazed at the work that is required from the students. They have classes every day from 8:00 t0 2:30 except for Friday to 1:05. They have families and the women goContinue reading “One week of teaching at the Warari Bible School”

Last week we went to Rigau to shop and to visit the immigration office. We did not see him but we did some shopping. When we got home we also found out that I got a flat tire. We are using Matt and Laura’s vehicle and Matt is prepared because we have two spares andContinue reading “Market Day”

I have started the Methods of Preaching class and the first thing we are discussing is God’s call to the preacher. We are looking at four passages one of which is Isaiah 6: 1-10. If only we had that vision and we could see God, feel the temple shaking, smell the smoke and hear: “whomContinue reading “God’s Call”

We thank God that we had great flights from Grand Rapids to Toronto, to Frankfort, to Abuja; we made all our connections, got a little sleep, and the food was good on the airplane. It started out a little rocky for Gremar, you know how she hates to fly. When she saw that 18 passengerContinue reading “God is Good”

This Sunday the people of New Community Church, Newaygo sent us off with God’s blessings. We thank God for a community that is committed to pray for us, encourage us, and support us as we partner together to serve God in Newaygo, West Africa, and where ever God calls. We are blessed! Praise God!

Gremar and I working on our Action plan Gremar and I have recently attended the Timothy Leadership Training session in Grand Rapids.   http://www.timothyleadershiptraining.org  We participated in track two: Biblical Preaching and Teaching the Christian Faith. One of the passages we worked on is Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God. I willContinue reading “The Lord Exalted”

06/06/10 Luke 15:1-2, 11-32; God speaks to us: Coming Home   INTRODUCTION: We need to keep in mind that while the parable of the Prodigal Son is about God’s grace as well as repentance and salvation, Jesus tells this parable and the two before it; The lost sheep, and the Lost coin in reaction toContinue reading “The Home Coming”

052310  Philippians 4:4-9; Being thankful for what God has given us.  God speaks to us:  Rejoice                INTRODUCTION: We are so blessed! That was our comment to each other as we came home last week in the middle of the night. After tens of thousands of miles traveled and three months in a new place weContinue reading “Being thankful for what God has given us.”