Debbie and her husband, Chris, became members of MAF in January 2013. Chris served with MAF as a pilot/mechanic in Pontianak, Indonesia from 1997-2001. Chris and Debbie, who were serving with New Tribes Mission, met overseas during this time and married in 2002. The last 10 years were spent in Sandpoint, Idaho, with Chris working at Quest Aircraft Company. They’ve been blessed with two children, Sarah and Benjamin. The family are currently serving in Papua, Indonesia where Chris is a maintenance specialist.
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.” Psalm 56:3
Click… click… click… You know that slow-building trip to the top of the roller coaster, white knuckles clutching the bar—the anticipation, and then the falling. Life lately has felt like that. I am not a huge fan of roller coasters and […]
“Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come.” Psalm 71:18
My biggest fans have been, and will always be, my parents. No matter what any of us kids wanted to do in life, they […]
She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her:
“You are the God who sees me.” —Genesis 16:13
The head of our household is away again for another week, and I am “holding down the fort.” What an interesting phrase. Doing it is as exhausting as it sounds. Alone—no one to share the […]
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
—Lamentations 3:22-23
I didn’t realize how deep the rut had grown until we started to spread our wings again.
Doing the same thing every day can sometimes be a comfort in a foreign […]
‘Twas five years in country, God’s work in my heart
Had been quite a journey for me from the start
From selling our home and then moving away
To starting a walk of dependence that day
My husband and I had done missions before
But now, yet again, we would walk through that door
Of moving and fundraising, sharing with people
These […]
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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.” – Isaiah 43:2
Today, I am learning how to use a pressure cooker. I am […]