Fasting – Cindy’s Reflections… This discussion of personal spiritual practices is entered into with trepidation. Jesus admonishes us to do our own fasting away from the crowds and in humility. So, please note that this is not to highlight or bring attention to our “piety” or “spiritual depth.” I hope that you will instead see our own … Read more
We made it to Broome!
We began the journey from Perth to Broome on the first day of Lent. Many people give up something during Lent, as we walk the Journey of Christ to the Cross. Cindy and I decided to spend this trek to Broome fasting and praying. Bathing each day in prayer as we drove the many miles … Read more
WA Journey North
Prepping for the Journey NORTH! Tire rotation for all six tires on the Land Cruiser and full wheel alignment starts the service to prepare for our multi-day trekking. 200,000 KM servicing for the Land Cruiser is scheduled for Wed this week. Pray for us as we plan to depart on Monday the 3rd of March … Read more
Rob Serving as Director of Development for Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS)
As missionaries, we find ourselves serving in multiple roles. One of Rob’s additional roles centers around representing APNTS when in the US, both for raising scholarship dollars as-well-as representing APNTS when visiting our sister schools in the US. Rob recently visited Mount Vernon, Southern, Trevecca, Point Loma, Northwest and Olivet, making connections with the Study … Read more
Looks Like We Made It
Often words of songs come to mind when something happens in life for me. As the final tallies were given and reported to us in 2024, the Barry Manilow song from my youth echoed in my head…”Looks like we made it…” A BIG thank you to each of you who prayed and gave to reach … Read more
Brisbane to Perth: We made it by Christmas!
Brisbane (think New York City) to Perth (think Los Angeles). Driving 4,470 kilometers (2776 miles) in 8 full days of travel. THANK you, thank YOU, THANK YOU! Thank you to those who have given to the Christmas GO Project to get us to Perth and by March to Broome in the NW Kimberly area. Many … Read more
“Journeying with the Unconventional God” – Cindy’s Thoughts about Christmas
Unconventional God? In our way of thinking we could easily say “yes.” Maybe you have heard the stories so much that you are numb to the unusual facts. Pregnant old women and a pregnant virgin are completely crazy ideas. Doesn’t this go further than mere “miracle?” We can flippantly call many things a “miracle” but … Read more
GOING: Christmas 2024 Fundraising Project
Test trip # 2 – USING ONBOARD SYSTEMS ONLY Test. Late October became our second test trip towing BEAUTY with the BEAST, which included traveling over 3,500 kilometers (2,100 miles) from Brisbane to Melbourne and back to Sydney. The Caravan has over 7 solar panels storing energy on three Lithium batteries. Can we produce enough electricity during … Read more
What a difference 10 years makes
This was an anniversary month for us as our special day found us in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia and we were in our first excursion with the caravan, “Beauty.” It was a joy to be able to facilitate a Women’s Retreat on 11-13 October. The Holy Spirit was truly working as stories of healing from shame, … Read more
BEAST – Our Toyota Landcruiser
The BEAST Has Been Found to Pull the CARAVAN (BEAUTY)!!! While finalizing the paperwork for the Caravan we started in earnest to search for the vehicle capable of towing this 100% off-road and off-grid home on wheels. The Land Cruiser by Toyota is a vehicle we have known from our time in Africa. BushTracker (the … Read more
BEAUTY – Our Bushtracker Australian Caravan
Cindy had been trying to communicate all summer long with an owner of a Bushtracker Australian Caravan having the exact interior layout we were looking for. (See pictures below) Of the 43 used Bushtracker caravans on the market, only two had the layout we wanted. For whatever reason Cindy never heard from this owner while … Read more