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True or Not so True?
I found the CDC website and started crunching numbers—37.4% of COVID deaths in the US are age 65-74. Using the same set of statistics, I calculated differently—99.92% of US population age 65-74 have not died from COVID. Same pandemic, different perspectives. So...
Taking the Opportunity
He had traveled to another city to preach and worship on Christmas day with fellow believers. Instead, Pastor Smith was arrested and taken to prison. Pastor Smith is not his real name. He lives in an area of the world where being a Christian puts him at risk. “Pastor...
Essentially Translatable: Transforming Lives | Rev. Carl and Kelsey Grulke
Episode 18: Transforming Lives December 11, 2020 God’s Word in people’s hands and hearts. Removing barriers and transforming lives. Join Rev. Carl and Kelsey Grulke and host, Rich Rudowske to discuss mission work and family, especially life with bigger families,...
Relating to the Word
Anxiety. Relief. Happiness. Awe and wonder. Terror! Anger and fear. Curiosity, amazement, fascination and joy. What do these words have in common? They’re all emotions that can be found in the account of Christ’s birth. “Emotions are an extremely important part of...
Friday Field Notes
Catch up on news from missionary Nancy Burmeister.
Giving Tuesday is Here!
Today’s the day! GIVING TUESDAY! Give online or call us at 660-225-0810 to donate towards the $45,000 goal in support of literacy projects in Sierra Leone. Phone lines are open until 7:00 pm CST. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram throughout the day for...
Essentially Translatable: Being Thankful | Dr. Wayne Braun
Episode 17: Being Thankful November 27, 2020 “Imagine what it means to have God’s Word in the language of your heart! …I think [Lutheran Bible Translator’s] work is the first step in any mission field.” Dr. Wayne Braun shares perspectives of partnering with Lutheran...
From Baby Steps to Life-Changing Strides
As we approach the celebration of the nativity of our Lord, we of course envision Him as the newborn babe in the manger. This image of babies reminds me of the phrase baby steps, used to describe not only the first tentative attempts to walk, but also the incremental...
Friday Field Notes
Here's the latest news from missionaries Martin and Joan Weber, Rev. Nathan and Sarah Esala, Rev. Carl and Kelsey Grulke, Dr. Becky Grossmann, Paul and Ali Federwitz, and Michael and Naomi Ersland.
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