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Olivia and Nate

Olivia and Nate

They met in the spring, in the picturesque northern English countryside, at a castle, the home of Capernwray Bible school.

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Unless an Engine Dies

Unless an Engine Dies

Then I called Breanna.

“Just wanted to let you know we’ve had an issue with the airplane here in northern Kenya. Everyone’s OK, but we probably won’t make it home tonight.”

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Six Minutes over Suguta

Six Minutes over Suguta

When an airplane engine quits running mid-air, the plane does not fall from the sky. It glides. But earthward and with certainty. It’s only a matter of time until earth and aircraft meet — a matter of minutes that can feel like seconds.

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Justice roll on like a river

Justice roll on like a river

When we pull up to the entrance, we’re met with concrete barriers and formidable guards brandishing AK47s. We brandish our usual smiles and greetings as we pile into the one room building of emotionless faces, waiting.

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Video update: People School

Video update: People School

This is our latest update we shared today at Christ Church in Wichita, Kansas. I had the perfect update video planned, but Isaiah and Grace had a better idea. Check out what they did. Their school started class two weeks ago. Please pray we can get our support raised...

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Mrs. Hurd’s Mother’s Day

Mrs. Hurd’s Mother’s Day

Breanna enjoys the multi-faceted aspects of teaching 4th grade. Note: multifaceted is an FAA word I learned to sound like a flight instructor. Decorating the classroom with meaningful, yet stylish, designs is near the top of her happy list. Here is a quick montage of...

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6 years since

6 years since

we landed at Indianapolis airport, drove to the hospital, and this miracle happened: We're living with a very active reminder of God caring for us, through many friends who gave so much, prayed so often, and encouraged greatly. It's hard to believe that was six years...

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Cruise Check

A little over four months ago we arrived back in Kenya. Our luggage, stuffed with books, baby supplies, and even Isaiah's new bicycle made it, too, without getting lost. That was surprising, considering how eventful the trip was... the travel agent put us on two...

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