by Emily Wilson | Jun 9, 2015 | Core Values, Official Blog, Uncategorized
Misperceptions Because of some misguided historical attempts at missions, there has been a major criticism of western Christian missionaries in recent years. Missionaries are perceived to arrive uninvited in foreign countries, filled with a paternalistic plan to fix...
by Emily Wilson | May 12, 2015 | Core Values, Official Blog
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. 2 Timothy 1:14 What greater trust can there be but that God would allow all of us at LBT the privilege of making His Word accessible to people in the language of their...
by Emily Wilson | Apr 28, 2015 | Core Values, Official Blog
There are standard procedures for Bible translation, but many of the details are governed by the context of the specific translation project. This requires dialog to determine the most effective means for people to engage in the translated Word. This often...
by Emily Wilson | Apr 21, 2015 | Core Values, Official Blog
High standards My daughter has been prodding me to learn to draw and paint, and she’s invested time to coach me. Am I improving? It’s not just my hobbies where I practice and improve. When people learn about what I do, it isn’t that unusual for them to ask, “What do...
by Emily Wilson | Mar 31, 2015 | Core Values, Official Blog
The monkey and the fish In his book, Cross Cultural Connections, Duane Elmer tells a fable about a monkey and a fish. From his perch in a tree, the monkey sees the fish struggling against the current in a rapidly rushing river below him. He decides that he...
by Emily Wilson | Mar 17, 2015 | Core Values, Official Blog
LBT Executive Director Dr. Mike Rodewald offers this reflection on the nature of God’s Word, which lies at the core of LBT’s values. What a joy and privilege it is to be a part of an organization whose goal it is to reach others with God’s Word through their own...
