Running alone can be tedious, but running with friends can be pure joy! We have been running this race with Jesus, and with you, for 26 years in the Philippines. We are ready to keep running, especially when we experience what we saw and did in September. … More Running the Race With Joy
Dear Praying Folks, 4 AM Wednesday morning, on the way to the Manila airport, our taxi driver said, “If you had tried to fly out yesterday at this time, these streets were flooded knee deep from Typhoon Lanni and tropical storm Maring, and we could not get to the airport.” If we had flown out … More God’s Way Between the Storms
Grateful for answered prayers! … More Answered Prayers
Blessed to represent you all in the Philippines. You are such faithful prayers partners! Travel to the Philippines was smooth, arriving an hour ahead of schedule. Only hiccup was that the soles of Joy’s shoes desintigrated as she walked. She arrived in Manila wearing “moccasins”. Still trying to get a rental car, since surgeon advised … More Smooth Travels – Update from David & Joy
As God writes this tale of two faithful churches (and many more!), thank you for all the support and encouragement you give us to fulfill our role in His story. Your prayers are the key to everything working out as God has planned. … More Tale of Two Churches
Dear praying folks, We are blessed with so many faithful prayers for Joy’s broken arm. We have good news. The surgeon thinks her shoulder can heal without surgery, with proper care. X-rays show that the position of the broken bones had actually improved. Joy must not use the arm, and we must be careful not … More Update on Joy: God is answering, keep praying!
Thanks for praying for Joy. We appreciate all of the emails, blog comments, cards, food and gift cards for food. The surgeon was not supposed to be in clinic today, but agreed to see Joy’s x-rays anyway. … More Update on Joy
Joy fell, fracturing her left arm near her shoulder in three places. Please pray as she is in a lot of pain. … More Pray for Joy
We are pleased to announce the graduation of
Ruth Charity Weaver
from Shades Mountain Christian School. … More Commencement: A New Beginning
Praise the Lord for the arrival of our first grand baby, Shiloh Constance Barnett, which means “peaceful one, firm of purpose”. Born to our daughter Rebekah and her husband Gunner on Sunday, April 30, at 1:19 a.m., Shiloh weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz, and measured 21 inches long. We’re thanking God that both mama and … More Our Little Blessing Has Arrived