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Practical Orthography
What does a linguist do? And what does that have to do with Bible translation? That's actually a great question, and one I receive...

Jack
Nov 13, 2023


Vowel Harmony
This week I just wanted to share a little bit about the Abouré language that I work with! One of the features of this language that I...

Jack
Oct 30, 2023


Israel
(Friday, October 6) An early morning departure from our hotel on the Mediterranean Sea brought us to our tour bus at the airport in Tel...

Lindsay
Oct 17, 2023


Guéré New Testament
New Testament dedications are a lively experience. This one, for the Guéré people, started with the group marching through the town with...

Jack
Sep 25, 2023


Praise and Prayer
Hello Partners! As always, we are so thankful for the many ways in which you all partner with us, whether that be through your giving,...

Jack
Sep 11, 2023


It's Chaotic, but HEY, it's home!
Oh, imagine a land, it's a faraway place Where the caravan camels roam Where you wander among every culture and tongue It's chaotic, but,...

Lindsay
Aug 28, 2023


2023 Financial Update
Here in Côte d'Ivoire, we use a currency called the West African Franc (CFA). It's used by many of the French-speaking countries in West...

Jack
Aug 14, 2023


Counter-Cultural Generosity
The path of transition is full of ups and downs, mental shifts and heart changes. I’d love to share with you what has been on my mind and...

Lindsay
Jul 31, 2023


How to Write an Unwritten Language
The podcast is back! And this episode is talking about creating an orthography. This word refers to anything that is related to the...

Jack
Jul 17, 2023


Non-Narrative Discourse
We just wrapped up another 2 weeks of a workshop called "Discover Your Language". You may remember that last year we did another one of...

Jack
Jul 3, 2023


Expat Goodbyes and Pictures!
It’s rainy season here and, while that doesn’t necessarily mean that it rains constantly, when it does rain… it pours. We’re still...

Lindsay
Jun 19, 2023


Nyanmien cadie enin ve vo hua
As part of my involvement with the Abouré team, I get to sit in on their consultant checking sessions. This step is relatively far down...

Jack
Jun 5, 2023


I'm Still Me
“I’m still me.” This is a phrase that has been running through my head over the past year. I’ve shared my (faulty) thinking on the blog...

Lindsay
May 22, 2023


One Year in Côte d'Ivoire!
We can hardly believe it, but we've been in Côte d'Ivoire now for one whole year! On May 5 last year, we left Switzerland and landed in...

Jack
May 8, 2023


Sassandra
Nearly 100 years ago, in 1927, two of the first protestant missionaries arrived in the little French colonial village of Sassandra on the...

Lindsay
Apr 25, 2023


A Weekend of Celebration!
What a weekend to celebrate! Here’s a little peek into our lives recently… My favorite Easter tradition for the past few years has been...

Lindsay
Apr 10, 2023


A Step in the Right Direction
Bible translation is so much more than just translating the Bible. Through decades of experience, organizations like Wycliffe and their...

Jack
Mar 27, 2023


What Makes Abouré Interesting?
As you know, the primary aspect of my job here in Côte d'Ivoire is working with the Abouré people to help analyze and develop their...

Jack
Mar 13, 2023


February Family Update
“We are the ones who wonder if we are actually capable of changing the world while the worlds we are changing are eating pancakes at our...

Lindsay
Feb 27, 2023


Praying Publicly
Before we even get to this week's post, I want to thank you for all your prayers while I was sick with malaria. I'm happy to say that I...

Jack
Feb 13, 2023

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