Missions
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Why does PNG have so many languages?
When people find out that 839 of the world’s 7,139 living languages are indigenous to Papua New Guinea (PNG), they are understandably shocked. That’s almost 12%
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Is Seminary training really necessary?
Occasionally, people ask us whether studying Greek and Hebrew is really necessary in preparation for Bible translation. After all, as believers, we have access to the Holy Spirit whom Jesus promises will “guide [us] into all the truth.” (Jn 16:13, ESV) And, we also have unprecedented access to numerous reliable English translations, study Bibles, and commentaries.
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The day I got stuck in quicksand
I hopped off of a rock ledge onto what looked like a short stretch of rock covered by about a foot or so of water. I immediately realized my error. While the substance under the water had looked like solid limestone, it was in fact quicksand!
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Mubami Pre-allocation Trip, Day 7
*This is the last of a seven-part series about our pre-allocation trip to the Mubami people of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. The purpose of our trip was to discern God’s will regarding us potentially starting a new Bible translation project in the Mubami language, which currently has no scripture. Day 7, March 5, 2018
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Mubami Pre-allocation Trip, Day 6
*This is the sixth of a seven-part series about our pre-allocation trip to the Mubami people of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. The purpose of our trip was to discern God’s will regarding us potentially starting a new Bible translation project in the Mubami language, which currently has no scripture. Day 6, March 4, 2018
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Mubami Pre-Allocation Trip, Day 5
My heart breaks for the Dibyaso and the many other language groups like them who are still waiting for someone to come help them receive God’s Word. I want to help them, but I can’t be in two places at once. Maybe God will bless our efforts and an MLP will come to fruition. But,…
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Mubami Pre-Allocation Trip, Day 4
Mubami Pre-allocation Trip, Part 4 *This is the fourth of a seven-part series on our pre-allocation trip to the Mubami people of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. The primary purpose of our trip was to discern God’s will in starting a new Bible translation project with the Mubami people. Day 4, March 2, 2018 What
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Mubami Pre-Allocation Trip, Day 3
Mubami Pre-allocation Trip, Part 3 Day 3, March 1, 2018 Today we were supposed to catch a ride from Kamusi across to Sogae. Pastor Max spent most of the day yesterday trying to arrange a ride and he told us that there would be a truck coming for us today. So, like the Westerners we
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Mubami Pre-Allocation Trip, Day 2
*This is the second of a seven-part series about our pre-allocation trip to the Mubami people of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. The purpose of our trip was to discern God’s will regarding us potentially starting a new Bible translation project in the Mubami language, which currently has no Scripture. Day 2, February 28, 2018
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Mubami Pre-Allocation Trip, Day 1
*This is the first of a seven-part series about our pre-allocation trip to the Mubami people of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. The purpose of our trip was to discern God’s will regarding us potentially starting a new Bible translation project in the Mubami language, which currently has no Scripture. Day 1, February 27, 2018