Unfading Beauty

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 12/17/12

My husband and I arrived in Northwest Cameroon at the end of rainy season. The hills and trails were still a bit slippery but we enjoyed hiking on them, the dog often leading the way and pulling us along. We soaked in the beauty as we hiked and learned our way around.

As the rains ended, the trails improved. The grass had one last growth spurt, went to seed and then began dying, its beauty soon fading away.

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photographer: Chris Van Weerdhuizen, Cameroon, Africa “My husband and I serve as part of the support team for Wycliffe. Over the years (20 years in the Philippines and the past year in Cameroon) I’ve been privileged to do a variety of practical helps to support the Bible translation task. God has not gifted me in linguistics, but I can provide hospitality, be a listening ear, and encourage and pray for those who are. Together we can bring God’s word to the Bible-less people of the world.”

His Ways

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 12/10/12

Here is a picture of a Tanzanian man, in a suit, standing on a truck, refueling a 12 passenger plane.  This picture prompted me to think of Isaiah 55:8.  Sometimes we think our western ways and ideas are superior to those of our countrymen on our field of service.  This picture is a reminder that different doesn’t mean inferior.  Just as God loves us despite our shortcomings, we should embrace and understand the differences we encounter on a daily basis.

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photographer: Kimberly Hodgson, Mbeya, Tanzania  “Kimberly and Cory Hodgson have been serving in Tanzania, East Africa with Grace Ministries International since February 2006. They have two sweet children, Naomi (8) and Elijah (5). Kimberly is primarily a wife, mother, teacher (for her children), and hostess. Her husband Cory’s primary ministry is a Bible correspondence program. They work together to provide hospitality to the many guest who pass through their home.”

Clothe Yourselves

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 12/03/12

During a kids' teaching time in a language this little girl did not understand, she picked flowers when no one was looking and "clothed" as many girls as she could with them.  It was precious!  We long to see all these children understand what it means to be clothed with compassion, kindness and so much more through Jesus.

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photographer:  Heather Hahn, Mexico  Heather is the director of Brave Heart ministry in Mexico City.   

Saved

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 11/26/12

Salvation is a costly free gift. Remembering the price that Christ paid on the Cross is of great value to us. This past summer, God saved me again. Not that I doubt my salvation, but in that, I had my gallbladder removed.  It was asymptomatic and I could not have told you that I had a 2.8 cm gallstone. When I visited the doctor afterwards, he told me that if he had not removed it, cancer would have appeared in 1 to 3 years. Saved again! God has more plans for my life than I know of. 

The story of the dogwood tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I was glad to have been able to be in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee to take this picture. 

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photographer: Jayne Russell, Ukraine. “I Teach Christian Education and Women's Ministry at Kremenchuk Regional Bible College. I am embarking on my fourth term with a goal that more Ukrainains will be teaching my courses…soon.

Hold Me Fast

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 11/19/12

This picture was taken during a very special sunrise worship time on Easter morning. I was on a trip with 60+ students from a school in Southeast Asia. This was their senior trip; one last time for them to make memories with each other before scattering across the globe for the next step in their faith journey. Even though they are from many different cultural backgrounds, they have one thing in common: their parents serve overseas. There are many advantages and disadvantages to growing up as a TCK (Third Culture Kid) and they are often the "forgotten people group" that need spiritual guidance and investment just as much as the people their parents serve. Armed with a broad worldview, a Biblical perspective, a desire to serve, and a faith they've made their own, these students look to their Maker and Savior for guidance and strength. As the sun illuminates the beautiful creation in this photo, for me, it also symbolizes the Son, whose light illuminates this world and if allowed, will shine through a surrendered heart.

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photographer: Jeannie, Thailand

Glad Service

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 11/12/12

We were invited to a church gathering in one of the many bush churches out where we live. The ladies in the picture were in charge of doing all the cooking. They were also slated to sing a choir song with some others. So they were taking a quick break to freshen up before their debut. All went well, then the skies opened up and it began to pour rain. Thus saving us from having to try matumbo, (goat intestines), for lunch.

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photographer: Vera Steury, Kenya

Burst Into Song

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: Picture Praise, 11/05/12

Over the Christmas holidays we got to go away for a few days to a National Park in the bottom corner of Niger called Parc W. There is an amazing Ecolodge on an island, filled with Baobab trees, monkeys and amazing places to enjoy the sunset and sing Praises to God!

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photographer: Chantelle McIver, Niger. “I am the Director of a Girls School in Niger that focuses on girls at risk of early marriage and prostitution. You can check us out at  HYPERLINK "http://www.nvoc.ca" \o "http://www.nvoc.ca/" www.nvoc.ca”