Should Christians Obey All Government Laws?
Never before have our lives been so drastically impacted and changed by those in authority. Each of us are facing decisions we never thought we’d need to make. There is much turmoil, confusion, fear, discouragement and uncertainty. Which is exactly what I believe the Enemy intended. I realize this post may be controversial. In all…
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Family Update from Duane–May 14, 2020
Hello to each of you from our NC home. Our family has experienced an extraordinary event as we’ve watched winter turn into spring and now as we begin moving towards summer, all while being at home. We have never experienced this before. In fact, this was the first year Brianna and Alisha remember celebrating their…
[ Read More ]Family Update from Duane–April 30, 2020
Like I suspect many of you, I’ve lost track which day of shut down we are in. It would be tempting to focus solely on the plans to reopen America, but I have been intentional in making the most of these present days. We know we are in a daily race against time, and we…
[ Read More ]Facebook Live Stream 04/15/20
Duane and Cindy went live on Facebook to talk about something they feel like they need to share during the COVID-19 situation. There is so much confusion…who’s voice should we be listening to? Who has authority in this situation? And what should our response be as Christians? They hope sharing their experience will help bring…
[ Read More ]Family Update from Duane–April 16, 2020
Greetings from our home base. With our tours completely cancelled for the time being, we have been focused on administrative office work. Since our non-profit ministry office is based out of our home, and our services are considered “essential”, our daily schedule hasn’t changed dramatically. Our family has been blessed with unique, new opportunities to…
[ Read More ]What Happens When Christians Respond Like Unbelievers
Our world has become chaotic and stressful. Fear runs rampant. Shortages of food and other toiletries are still evident in our stores. Accusation has escalated to an all time high. We are encouraged to participate in the Stay-at-Home Violation Complaints. We hold everyone at arm’s length because, God forbid, the risk of getting the virus…
[ Read More ]Family Update from Duane–April 2, 2020
Hello again from North Carolina. I don’t believe we have ever given this many consecutive updates from our house before. It is indeed an unusual and never anticipated situation we find ourselves in today. Our world has changed dramatically. But whenever changes take place, we have the amazing blessing to demonstrate Jesus. These changes reveal…
[ Read More ]Why We Shouldn’t Be Stressed Right Now
I get it. This world is rather crazy at the moment. Potentially stressful. Uncertain and unpredictable. But in the midst of negative things going on beyond our control, there’s plenty we can control. YOU choose whether to be stressed or at rest. YOU choose to experience happiness or frustration. YOU choose faith or fear. It’s…
[ Read More ]How Your Pain May Be Your Gift
I see it in the empty eyes of my neighbor who would like to be euthanized. Her loneliness and despair breaks my heart. I see it on the faces of inmates as we share Jesus within the walls of prison. I recognize it in my daughter while she tries to stay strong during her chronic…
[ Read More ]Family Update from Duane–March 19, 2020
Hello from our home in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. It is a privilege to have some extended time at home. Although we don’t understand everything that is going on and how all it will affect us, we are choosing to focus on the blessings we have today and not allow fear to have…
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