Category Archives: Prayer Blog

The other day Psalm 95 struck me. About half way through the Psalm (verse 7b) the psalmist changes the tone from praising God to a warning about not hardening our hearts like Israel did at Meribah and Massah. It was … Continue reading →

There has been electricity and water since we arrived in the USA, the Internet is lightening fast (at least compared to what we are used to), there seems to be a bazillion choices as to food, clothing, entertainment and stuff … Continue reading →

Over the past few weeks we have received a wonderful Welcome Home. First Baptist Church in Whitesboro has provided us a wonderful missionary house that was “move in” ready with lots of extra touches. Vilot Baptist Church gave us a … Continue reading →

In seminary I learned the fine spiritual art of plodding: Make sure you are heading the right direction then put one foot in front of the other, fall down sometimes, get back up, fall down other times and lie on … Continue reading →

The Lord has brought a provision to the Benin Transmitting Station (BTS) that has come through a very unexpected channel. We have been praying for years for an administrative assistant and the Lord has brought us one. Thuy, whom Donna … Continue reading →

“Whether it is grace for salvation, grace for sanctification, grace for service, grace for suffering, grace to keep us singing, grace to govern our speech, or grace for any other need, we experience it by believing God, believing that we … Continue reading →

Recently, our children have felt the presence of spiritual warfare (more so than the normal amount that missionaries and their children experience). Your prayers for them would be appreciated as they engage in the battle for the souls of others. … Continue reading →

Donna and I are in Cotonou to follow up with the shortwave license, NGO status and then travel to South Africa. Upon arriving a man who has been helping TWR called requesting that TWR submit a letter to a government … Continue reading →

Last week the “The War on Christians” was on the cover of Newsweek. The article inside “The Global War on Christians in the Muslim World” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali tells of how Christians are persecuted throughout the Muslim world and … Continue reading →

Why are we so weary when Jesus’ yoke is easy and His burden light? Personally I find myself taking on burdens, yokes and worries that the Lord never intended me to carry and wearing myself out. Oh Lord, help us … Continue reading →