Both Marla and I grew up in godly Christian homes. Marla came to know the Lord as a young child; I (Matt) made a profession of salvation at a young age, but I did not know the Lord personally. It was not until my first year of Bible college, when […]
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Dear Praying Friends, We have much to report concerning the progress of our ministry transition from Taiwan to Texas. In mid-September we received formal approval from BMM for our transfer from Taiwan to the field of North America and a green light to partner with fellow missionaries Gerald and Julie […]
Dear Friends, Family, and Partners, Since our last letter in late April, Marla and I have much to report. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for us during our travels and ministry in Texas, Taiwan, and elsewhere during this period. Perhaps twenty years ago in Taiwan, while our children were […]
In our last letter we requested prayer as we traveled to become acquainted with a ministry opportunity in the US Southwest. Many of you have communicated with us...
Dear Praying Friends, Thank you for your ongoing prayers for Marla and me over these last few months. We last reported to you from Michigan; we moved out of our housing in Midland, MI on January 12 and traveled down to our daughter’s (Beth’s) home in Columbia, South Carolina. We […]
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” (2 Cor. 9:15) Dear Friends, Family, and Ministry Partners, We trust that your Christmas celebrations with family and friends was a time of joyful reflection on God’s gift to us in Christ. We praise the Lord for the safety that God has […]
The Lord said, “Go!” My course I never shall repent:My country, gods, and kindred I forsook; I wentTo seek a place by me unknown and did not rateMy loss a poor exchange, nor count the cost too great,Which made of me a pilgrim and my home a tent. (from “I, […]
Dear Praying Friends, In the midst of all the world’s chaos, it is extremely comforting to know that God is totally in control! This knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord gives us the peace and joy that passes all understanding. May we hold fast to our faith and lean […]
Dear family, friends, and prayer partners, As we enter a brand-new year, we wish you a (belated) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We desire to be both hopeful and realistic about what 2023 may bring into our lives. The wise and all-powerful care of our loving Heavenly Father and […]