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Slowcooker

Details: Published: Friday, 29 March 2013 20:40

Do you ever get the feeling that God is a procrastinator? Have you ever wished His timing was less like a crockpot and more like a microwave? In our “want it now” culture we have come to expect instant results and quick solutions. I used to struggle with wanting to know what I should do or how things would end up. This anxiety and impatience was especially strong when life felt hard or I was suffering. I would cry out to God desperately wanting to know what He was cooking up in my life. I didn’t really care how He preferred to cook it, in a microwave or a crockpot; I just really wanted a taste. I wanted to know what the plan was so I could just do what He wanted me to. But He was procrastinating… I don’t know about you but I hate it when my kids ask me what’s for dinner. When they come into the kitchen and lift the lid to the crockpot and they catch a glimpse before it is ready, I brace myself.

Another Blog Site For My Whole Family!

Details: Published: Thursday, 14 April 2011 14:57

Ruth and the kids all wanted to have a place where they could also blog about our trip to Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea! So, here is the new link is http://michaelfam.blogspot.com/.

I'm actually pretty impressed with this free blogging system and I would highly recommend it. Anyuway, expect updates to it frequently.

God Bless!

-Chad

Total It Up Program

Details: Published: Thursday, 14 April 2011 14:51

The better part of last week I spent with several Bible translators and Wycliffe representatives at a 5-day course titled Total It Up (TIU). The purpose of this program is to give aspiring translators a taste of what's involved in Bible translation. The Bible translated into a person's hear language is essential for personal spiritual growth and is the foundation of the church. Without the Bible, we have no basis for worshiping the God of creation and learning about God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.

We heard from experts in their field in Phonetics, Phonology, Grammar, Translation, Language Learning and much more! It was surprisingly fascinating and I could actually see myself pursuing it further someday. At the very least, it really helped me to understand the kind of work we'll be supporting while we serve with Wycliffe down in Ukarumpa, PNG.

Thanks to all the instructors and the other students at TIU! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and won't forget it!

New Blade Meets Nerves and Tendons... Blade Wins!

Details: Published: Thursday, 14 April 2011 14:54

Well, one little mistake is all it takes sometimes. I was finishing up some work on a remodeling project. As the counter tops were coming together, There was a little piece of trim that needed to be cut back an inch. Out comes the utility knife and I stark cutting it back. I was just about through and gave it one last hard slice. At that same moment my left hand moved into just the right position so that when the piece came loose, my left pinky finger caught the blade on the down swing! Oops!

Responding To The Call

Details: Published: Thursday, 14 April 2011 14:40

New Horizons Community Church has been our church home for about the last 12 years. About 4 years ago, I recommitted my life to the Lord, and this time I was really serious. I finally understood at a heart level the design for family that God planned for us. While I'll never be perfect by any stretch of the imagination, my life is slowly changing, step-by-step, to better reflect God's glory as I live in obedience to Him. And a big part of living in obedience for us, has been prayerfully listening to God's direction for our lives individually.

The news! We believe God has asked us to commit to moving to Papua New Guinea for 12 months to serve there as missionary supporters in the town of Ukarumpa. I was given an opportunity to share about the process we've been going through on a Sunday morning at church. Here is the link to listen to the story.

Responding to the Call - NHCC Message From February 20th 2011

To tell the story, I start from the beginning of our marriage. I refer to a number of photographs and a couple of video clips which I'll include here.

Here are the photos I used of Ruth and I (if you listen to the message it will make sense why I showed these)

Above are a series of pictures of Ruth when she was in her late teens on a Royal Servants missions trip through Europe. Our journey with Wycliffe has rekindled a passion for missions in her heart.