#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts The Mbe translators, from Nigeria, were working on the book of Luke. They came to chapter 2 verse 7 which says: “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” As they …
#sigosherts #wycliffewednesday I’ve talked about SITAG a lot. We live and serve here, at the Solomon Island Translation Advisory Group (SITAG) compound. One of the things I get to do, and sometimes the kids get to help with, is set out food for the translators who come to stay at the Training Center. It’s kind …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Bible translation is so important. Having God’s Word in one’s own language is monumental to abundant life in Christ. I, however, am not a translator. Josh is not a translator. What could we possibly do to help? Thankfully God new all the questions before we even knew to ask them, and He knew …
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#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Yesterday, as I read to my kids out of a book called Tales from the Tribe, I began to tear up. My kids always love it when this happens. I read something touching or sad and my voice catches and I see their little eyes look at my face with anticipation for the …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Every Wednesday I try to write a post (or have a post ready to share) about Wycliffe and Bible translation. I don’t always succeed, however, what I have begun to focus on is, “What is the impact of Bible translation?” I want to keep our prayer and financial partners aware of the impact …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts I love my Bible–God’s Word is so amazing! It brings hope, peace, and joy; and it points me to the Way-maker and Strength-giver as I walk the walk throughout each day. Before joining Wycliffe, I feel like I took advantage of my access to my Bible. I never thought twice about being able …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Guys, this is so exciting! 2020 was a very challenging year, but God is still getting His Word to His people! This brings me great joy! Josh and I are taking advantage of some opportunities to serve while in transition. Please join us as we ardently pray for God to open the way …
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#wycliffewednesday The above link is a really short but exciting story of the Word of God bringing excitement and hope to a people group in Kenya, the Tugen. This people group has lived in the Tugen Hills of Kenya for a long time. These people identify as Christians, but they have been using the Bible …
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#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts #wycliffe “God specifically chose me to do this work.“This video brings me great joy and excitement because it reminds me of this work that God is calling all those who believe in Him to do, help get God’s Word into the hands of all His people. I may not be writing down actual …