Everyone loves summer. No school, sleeping in, going to the beach, grilling out, and family vacations are just a few of the things that make summer AWESOME!! This year our summer will be an adventure!! Edgar leaves in mid June for 3 weeks to Peru where he will be leading a group of 36 … Continue reading Summer Adventure
In our busy world today it is easy to drive by a place and not even realize it. In a small suburban area of Minneapolis this happens everyday. Just outside of a booming development of Maple Grove lies a trailer park home called Maple Hill Estates also known as little Mexico. I can guarantee you … Continue reading The unknown places
This past spring we worked with Redeemer Lutheran Church from Minnesota and King's School from Seattle, Washington. We discovered Gods heart for the city and for the people. God opened our eyes to what is going on around us. We saw the need to share Gods love. With thousand of immigrants and refugees flooding to … Continue reading Reaching Minneapolis
Faith. Sometimes I hate this word. We just throw this word 'faith' around in the Christian world and many times we miss use it or don't even fully understand what 'faith' means. We often say, "you need to have more faith" Or "If only I had more faith." We try to make it into something … Continue reading How do I get more faith?
At the core of what Edgar and I have been called to, now and throughout our years in missions, is to help people see themselves as God sees them...precious, worthy, valuable - their true identity...not how the world sees them or even how they see themselves. We are so grateful to work in Minnesota with … Continue reading When you learn to speak English
I can't believe little Emma is three now. She is into princesses, anything pink, tutus and anything messy. So we decide to take the day and go to the Mall of America and go to the pop up children's museum there, Legos and everything else. At the end of the day we had a bunch … Continue reading Emma is 3
Last night 17 students from 6 different nations graduated from our Discipleship Training School. It was a special night with friends and family to celebrate God's transforming work in their lives and through their lives! They were commissioned to go forth and preach the gospel to all nations. They received 3 months of teachings here … Continue reading Graduation
Over the past few months we have been meeting with and contacting potential supporters. We've meet with many old and new friends. We are overwhelmed by their love and encouragement. We are so grateful! Thank you. It has been good to be home for Christmas in Michigan. It has been a blessing to spend … Continue reading Year end giving
Reaching the underlying issues of poverty.
On this global day of gratitude I am reminded of all those who give and support ministries and missionaries around the world. I am so grateful for the people in our life who support us! Those who believe God lives and works. They are people who support us financially. They are people who support us … Continue reading Giving Tuesday
Motherhood and Missions 