At the moment, we are home in Denton, Texas. We have just returned from a whirlwind trip as far North as Ontario, Canada, and as far East as South Carolina. Along the way, we spoke to churches, small groups, and visited with supporters, family, friends, and co-workers. I had the chance to see a friend that I had not seen in 38 years. Many of these visits were insightful and encouraging! We also did a lot of listening. “Please do not tell anyone,” “I don’t know who else I can talk to,” and “Please pray for me” were responses we heard often. In reflection, we came up with the phrase “known, safe outsider.” We spent many hours driving through America’s back roads praying. We saw God’s hand move in many ways.
People have asked us many times this summer if we are still raising support, if we are fully supported, and why do we not ask for money? Yes, we are still support-based. No, we are not fully supported. There are many ideas about raising support. We prefer building relationships, discussing what God is doing, sharing opportunities, and praying for God’s provision. If requested, we will talk about our needs. Time after time, people tell us that God laid on their hearts to support us or a project. If God has laid on your heart to pray for us or help us financially, we would be grateful. We are thankful and blessed for God’s provision thus far.
Paul will travel to Colorado this week to visit family, supporters, and ministry partners. Please pray for Paul’s conversations. I will head to Honduras for seven days at the end of the week. I will be traveling with Sammie, one of my college roommates, who heads up the deaf education program for Tarrant County College. We will be training parents and teachers of deaf students. I am excited to see what God will do. Your prayers for my Honduras trip are appreciated.
