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Committed to God’s Mission
I had a difficult time writing this week’s blog post. I had lots of ideas, too many ideas, and I couldn’t seem to finish any of the articles I started. In a different context and situation, you might say I have commitment issues—unable to finish a project, difficulty...
Friday Field Notes
June 18, 2021Check out the latest updates from our missionaries!
Faith of Our Fathers
The word “father” is mentioned over 900 times in the Bible! Fathers have great influence in our lives. As Scripture says, they are to encourage and comfort (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12). They show compassion (Psalm 103:13). Fathers should set an example (Proverbs 22:6)...
Essentially Translatable: Enduring Word | Dr. Reed Lessing
Episode 31: Enduring WordJune 11, 2021Many churches do not know about the ongoing need for Bible translation. Millions of people are still without Scripture in a language they understand. Join the Bible translation movement to put God’s Word in their hands. Mark your...
First Things First
“What do you need to teach people before they can learn to read or write?” An LBT missionary asked that question years ago while meeting with several language teams in Liberia. Someone answered, “The alphabet.” The missionary wrote alphabet at the bottom of the...
Friday Field Notes
June 4, 2021Check out the latest updates from our missionaries!
God Equips
I can see Interstate 70 from my house. I can also see it from my office window at Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT). Some days, watching the traffic go by, I feel the urge to just get in my car and join the flow. Pick a direction and go where the road takes me. And it...
Essentially Translatable: Finding Hope | Heidi Goehmann
Episode 30: Finding HopeMay 28, 2021Heidi Goehmann is an author, licensed clinical social worker, deaconess, and mental health advocate. Heidi serves on Lutheran Bible Translators' Board of Directors and is passionate about God's Word in the hands of people...
Stepping on the Leaves
Bible translation is a complicated process with a simple goal: bring Scripture to people in a way that accurately conveys God’s message through a language they understand in a way that is meaningful to them. Dr. Chris Pluger—who will travel to Ethiopia later this year...
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