Category Archives: Prayer Blog

In the last week and a half, two very encouraging things have happened: A showing of the Jesus Film under the mango tree and an Operation Christmas Child shoebox distribution to a very unreached community. More about these two events … Continue reading →

Donna and I greatly appreciate all of you who prayed for the meetings on the communication problem and who sent us emails and posts. Thank you. During the meetings there were some items resolved, there was some positive progress and … Continue reading →

In a couple of blogs I have mentioned a communication problem. Over the next three days there will be a number of meetings on this. Please fervently seek the Lord that a breakthrough can be made this week. I would … Continue reading →

For the next few days Donna and I are fasting and praying. One of the things that has been on our hearts for a while is the level of support that our children are receiving from us. (Please do not … Continue reading →

The Good: We are thankful that one of the steps required to get TWR’s NGO status here in Benin has been submitted to the Benin government. Praise be to God that one of the government officials was kind and helpful … Continue reading →

Many thanks to everyone who prayed for my trip; it was wonderfully uneventful. There was a joyous reunion with Donna, who surprised me by coming to Cotonou to welcome me home. (Cotonou, where the airport is located, is a seven … Continue reading →

Praise God that all is well with Donna and the children as they have settled back into the rhythm of life in Africa. Your prayers for their transition have been greatly appreciated. My study sabbatical is coming to a rapid … Continue reading →

Before we left Benin, the kids recorded a video tour of our home and Rift Valley Academy (www.rva.org). The post-production editor (me) took way too long to finally edit the video. But it is done and can be seen on … Continue reading →

In life there is a pattern of mountaintop high experiences followed by valley low challenges. This pattern is seen in Scriptures, in history and has recently been our experience. Our time visiting churches and reconnecting with friends and supporters has … Continue reading →

As many of you are aware, Donna’s first surgery to remove some fibroids and her gall bladder on November 12 went well. Her second surgery to have some blocked veins in her leg removed on November 26 also went well. … Continue reading →