by Calvin Inman | Jun 29, 2011 | Engaging Scripture, Story of the week, Translation Stories
Two weeks ago, we heard from missionaries who described the process of adjusting cultural traditions in ways that are pleasing to God. Here’s another perspective on the same theme, submitted by LBT Scripture Engagement missionaries serving among the Komba people of...
by Calvin Inman | Jun 22, 2011 | Missionary Stories, Story of the week, Translation Stories
Easter weekend. We had come to Gumare for the annual Wayeyi cultural festival. I had been invited to give a speech to raise awareness for the Bible translation project. Gumare has seen quite a bit of development in the time that I’ve been away; the small one lane sand...
by Calvin Inman | May 18, 2011 | Story of the week, Translation Stories
The Shekgalagari Bible Translation Project Board is now referred to as the ‘Advisory Committee’ (AC) under a proposed agreement that is pending with the Bible Society of Botswana and Lutheran Bible Translators. This group continues to provide a critical role of...
by Calvin Inman | Apr 27, 2011 | Story of the week, Translation Stories
Fifty nine years after beginning ministry among the Guiziga, an 86 year old Pastor holds in his hands, and lovingly reads from, the WORD of God, complete, in his heart language! As others have often shared, the dedication ceremony of a New Testament or Bible in a “new...