Words from mom

It’s been a year since mom went to her heavenly home. Beyond the incredible legacy and memories she left, I’ve been so thankful for her words. Some are private and precious, others—like her book—were meant to publicly minister to many.  Mom never withheld her words—she spoke life and truth every chance she had. I am […]

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There is life after grief

We recently lost an amazing man. Jim Byh was a missionary, father, and friend of an otherworldly caliber. God called him home at the age of 54, leaving behind his wife, 4 beautiful daughters, and an incredible legacy of a life surrendered. Millions of young people in Francophone Africa received God’s Word because of Jim’s […]

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Dolce: Reflections on the sweetness of my last year with Hazel

My dad recently penned some reflections after mom passed away in June. How did I miss it? There were signals, yet somehow I failed to pick up on them. More than a year before her death, Hazel began talking about spending more time together—she wished I could curtail my travel and spend more time at home. We discussed this […]

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Tribute: Spring in the Children’s Hearts

My dad received this beautiful revelatory tribute after the passing of my mom, Hazel Hoskins. This prophetic dream was given to a leading Bible teacher in a persecuted country we have worked with for many years. To protect identities, we’ve changed names and locations noted in italics below. Dear Bob, We are very sorry after learning the […]

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Transitioning through the change well

Thoughtfully shifting 20th century missions practices to a 21st century paradigm If you are a pastor, staff member or even a volunteer at a church, chances are you have inherited a few things that might be in need of updating. Whether it’s the archaic marquee out front, the tattered felt-lined offering plates, or the roster […]

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Plight of the Muslim: the cost to choose Christ

It’s amazing to me how the Internet is heightening our awareness of what is going on in the world to a whole new level. Happenings from around the globe that have been cloaked in obscurity for hundreds of years are now coming to light….many of them taking center stage in mainstream media. Take for instance Sudanese Meriam […]

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