Are You More Free Than A Prisoner?
What does it mean to be free? This past week our family, along with a number of other volunteers and instructors, were ministering at a South Carolina prison. I wish I could fully describe what happened within the confines of electrical fencing surrounding the prison compound, but I will share a few snapshots of the…
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Update from Duane–March 14, 2019
Hello everyone. Our family is preparing for our ministry focus at Perry Correctional Institution this next week. Please continue to pray for this focus! We will be spending just under forty hours with approximately fifty inmates and about twenty-six volunteers to assist us. I’m excited about the experienced volunteers who are capable in leading group…
[ Read More ]What About Judging Others?
Perhaps it’s happened to you. Maybe on several occasions. You were hurt by a judgmental attitude; their words and condemning spirit cutting to the core. Perhaps it hurt deeply because it came from someone you considered spiritually mature or a close friend. Someone you thought would understand your heart and motives. But instead of caring…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–February 28, 2019
Hello to each of you. We are enjoying a beautiful spring-like day at home. We thank God for being with us again during the past tour schedule. Our whole family enjoys the ministry tours, but our home time is also special. It takes significant more mental alertness during our traveling ministry focus. Being at home…
[ Read More ]The Chastening (Dealing With Long-Term Illness)
This past year was a tough one for me. My eczema and side-effects of my medication usually keeps me awake at night. A lot. So during the nights, I’m praying for whoever comes to my mind, and I’m writing. And until He chooses to heal me, I’m learning to be thankful for what I’m learning,…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–February 14, 2019
Today is a cold, rainy day as we travel through Virginia on our way to Pennsylvania. As I’m reflecting over the past few weeks, I am grateful for many things. A relationship with God. For my wife who desires to love God above all else. My daughters who are seeking God’s face, and for the…
[ Read More ]What I’m Learning About Love
Love is defined as many things. Physical attraction between two people. Two hearts connected. Mutual commitment, regardless of life’s challenges. But I’m learning that love is more than that…much more. Before I go into more depth, let’s reflect a bit… Why are men most commonly classified as either male chauvinists or else passive pushovers? Doesn’t…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–February 1, 2019
Good evening to each of you. We are preparing for our upcoming tour, which will include the annual prison ministry week in South Carolina. Please be in prayer for the many volunteers, ministry teams, and evangelists as they prepare to come and share. I also wanted to share about the exciting new opportunity we have…
[ Read More ]Remember This When You Feel Like A Failure
There’s just something about a new year. A fresh beginning. Clean slate. January comes around and everyone eagerly begins with lofty inspiration and creative plans for the future. We begin the year with wonderful resolutions. Then comes February… Before we know it, we become plagued by an unease. This disability begins to spread, and we…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–December 20, 2018
Christmas greetings from our family to yours! Our family is grateful for this extended time to be at home. We are anticipating spending some of the holiday time with our extended family, as well as continuing to have restful time at home. We are also beginning the work of a recording project, which will be…
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