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A Wonderful Milestone
A few months ago, I wrote about the Shekgalagari New Testament translation reaching its final stages. It would have been more accurate to say the team was approaching the end of the third stage of the translation process. This involved taking the New Testament draft...
Essentially Translatable: Opportunity to Share | Rev. Dave Brezina
Episode 34: Opportunity to Share July 23, 2021 When that Word is put in the language that I learned at my mother's knee, that I grew up with, that I understand to my core, and I hear God's Word coming to me, that's my God. –Rev. Dave Brezina Rev. Dave Brezina serves...
The Ultimate Victory
In just a few days, over 10,000 athletes will participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Every one of them devoted considerable time, energy and resources towards the goal of winning a medal for their country and being named best in the world in their chosen events. As...
Restless Hearts
“Transition is hard,” says Dr. Chris Pluger. Chris and his wife Janine are finishing their preparations for a new assignment with Lutheran Bible Translators. They sold their house in June but won’t leave for Ethiopia until August. In the meantime, “We’re wandering...
Essentially Translatable: Open Doors | Dr. Chris & Janine Pluger
Episode 33: Open DoorsJuly 9, 2021From day zero, it was a community effort. There were so many people who were fired up about what we were doing. And so many people wanted to be involved. –Dr. Chris Pluger Dr. Chris & Janine Pluger served in Zambia...
A New Generation
Why is the plural of house houses but the plural of mouse mice? Why is geese the plural of goose but the plural of moose is moose? Those with a background in linguistics and etymology can explain that it has to do with word origins, word development, abnormal and...
Friday Field Notes
June 18, 2021Check out the latest updates from our missionaries!
Set Free!
March 21, September 30, April 27, July 4, August 10, and September 16 all have something in common. They are the dates Namibia, Botswana, Sierra Leone, the U.S., Ecuador, and Papua New Guinea celebrate their independence, the day their countries and citizens received...
Essentially Translatable: Go to the Deepest Water | Bishop Andrew Gulle
Episode 32: Go to the Deepest WaterJune 25, 2021 “When people lose hope, it is time for the Gospel. It is time to plant the faith. We have seen also people, who are coming to Jesus. Because when people despair, they need encouragement.” – Bishop Andrew Gulle ...
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