Category Archives: Prayer Blog
Where in the World is the Cox Family? Round Three.
Home in Denton, Texas! After a hectic summer of traveling, reporting to churches, visiting friends and supporters, we are home in Denton. This month, we have spent some time finishing our summer projects and gearing up for the Fall. … Continue reading
Where in the World is the Cox Family, Round Two?
At the moment, we are home in Denton, Texas. We have just returned from a whirlwind trip as far North as Ontario, Canada, and as far East as South Carolina. Along the way, we spoke to churches, small groups, and … Continue reading
Where in the World are Paul and Donna?
At this very moment, I, Donna, am looking out the window at the beautiful Sandia mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am completely in awe of God’s creation. Let me catch you up: Paul arrived home from Kenya in early … Continue reading
Are you looking for a Vacation Bible School Missions Project?
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Kenya was delivering new and gently used children’s books to the children’s section of the Africa Theological Seminary’s Library. The children’s library was started several years ago through donations from several … Continue reading
Donna is Coming, One Class Down, Graduation, and Mourning
Donna arrives in Kenya in a few days. I am very excited to have her rejoining me at ATS. Praise God that Donna can rejoin ATS. Pray for her as she travels and adjusts to the rhythms of Africa and … Continue reading
The Goodness of God and Paul’s Short Time at Home
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18 The emotions ran deep this … Continue reading
West Africa Trip
I am finishing my three-week trip to West Africa. I came to orient a new engineer to the high-power radio transmitters at this site as well as reconnect with and encourage the team. The high-power radio work metamorphosized some, but … Continue reading
End of the Year
The end of the year provides an opportunity to reflect on what God accomplished in the last year. 2022 was a travel-intensive year. I made five international trips: one to West Africa, one to Rwanda, and three to Kenya. I … Continue reading
An Advent Wish, the Winter Solstice, and the Light of the World
In the ancient world, the winter solstice was an important holiday. Different ancient cultures had various beliefs and celebrations. They revolved around the darkest day of the year and the hope for longer days, more sunlight, and the new … Continue reading
Top Ten Thankfulness List
1. Still going to Kenya: The Lord has kept the door open for me to travel to Kenya, teach at Africa Theological Seminary (ATS)—for four months a year—and work remotely with students and research from the USA—for eight months a … Continue reading