What if you needed medicine for your child, and the doctor only told you what to do? What if you couldn't read the label on the bottle for instructions later?
In that world, families and cultures would remember their stories and history by heart. We sometimes find it hard to memorize even a few verses of the Bible. But in this world, memorizing would be a very important and common skill!
Many cultures in the world do not value written language, and they might be like the world you just imagined. How do you even start to put God's Word into one of these languages? Part of the answer is to make sure the translation is in forms other than written words. Another important step is creating a dictionary to collect all the words people use. See how that's done!
Story Source: youtu.be/4oOO7cb11RE?si=qx3_fTXIkpAi7ZdQ
Recent Highlights -- Answers to Prayer:
- New opportunities are opening up (see requests!).
- The campus sale continues to move forward. There is an interim location plan for the Orlando staff through 2026.
- Summer has been a very renewing and encouraging time for me.
Looking Ahead -- Items for Prayer:
- Pray that God's Word reaches everyone in a language and form they can understand.
- Pray for good visits with some out-of-town Wycliffe colleagues and missions friends on my Fridays off.
- Pray for wisdom and good collaboration as we update workflows so others can understand our processes.
Thank you for your faithful prayers and gifts for my Wycliffe ministry. How can I be praying for you today?
