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Village Trip Report February 2026
Nena aou loumatene rong mae, Nutu le tampuni kumang pengana ngallo mu saene roelle kumangkae katena nena la rongtepae la kae le Yesus Kristus mule yae. And I already know this, that God who began good work inside you will continue his work and it will go on until the day when Jesus Christ returns. — Philippians 1:6 […]
We made it home!
Thanks for all your prayers over our week of travel. We made it safely home to Ukarumpa last night and have slept in our own beds. Praise God, we experienced no incidents, major delays, or disruptions the whole time. We enjoyed great weather, got to reconnect with friends along the way, all got along well, […]
Evie’s Graduation
We’re thrilled to announce that Evie has graduated from high school! On June 6, 2025, she received her diploma from Ukarumpa International School in Papua New Guinea, and graduated as Valedictorian. To all our friends and family in the US and around the world, we know you have been cheering and praying from afar! Your […]
Taste of Translation: Implied Information
Last time, we looked at a big biblical concept—slavery—that required thoughtful explanation in a cultural context where the concept is completely unknown. In that case, a single idea had to be clearly developed and expressed across a whole passage. Today, we turn to a different kind of challenge: a single verse packed with multiple unfamiliar […]
Taste of Translation: Slavery
In my previous post, I discussed a challenging translation issue we encountered in John 6:46, focusing on linguistic nuances. Today, our “Taste of Translation” delves into cultural and worldview considerations. Choosing Inclusive Language in John 6:46 For those curious about our decision in the last post, we chose number 4: Tamara (“our Father”). In Mamusi […]
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