by Nick Derington | Nov 30, 2021
Amazing to believe over a year has come and gone since we landed in Thailand. Sometimes it still feels like we have just arrived, and yet so much life has happened over this last year. We are doing well as a family, and we are so incredibly grateful to each of you for...
by Nick Derington | Oct 30, 2021
“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 We Have Neighbors! Thank you all so much for your ongoing prayers and support. A few weeks ago we passed our one-year anniversary in Thailand, and we can hardly believe...
by Nick Derington | Aug 30, 2021
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Training & Time Away What a whirlwind the last several weeks have been! We are beyond grateful for the prayers toward our summer training. We...
by Nick Derington | Jun 10, 2021
“My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Wrapping Up the school Year The week after sending out our last newsletter, we went into lockdown. Covid cases surged locally—the highest rates they’ve...
by Nick Derington | Mar 31, 2021
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 WHERE HAVE WE BEEN THE LAST TWO MONTHS? We are so grateful to you for praying for us through the move into our new home. We have had our heads down, working...
by Nick Derington | Jan 30, 2021
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 STARTING THE YEAR STRONG I love this reminder from James—we should always be thanking our Father for the good gifts He...
by Nick Derington | Dec 1, 2020
It is still remarkable to us that the Lord saw fit to bring us to Thailand during a worldwide pandemic—perhaps the most challenging time for international travel in history! And yet, here we are, reminded of the words of Mark. “If you try to hang on to your life, you...
by Nick Derington | Oct 22, 2020
O my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love. Psalms 59:17 Quarantine First, I must address that we did in fact miss sending an update in September, but we are incredibly grateful for your prayers in...
by Nick Derington | Aug 31, 2020
We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone. Psalms 33:20-22 Reflecting Back I (Traci) have been so challenged by the...
by Nick Derington | Jul 31, 2020
While we were hoping to be sending this update from Thailand, we are choosing joy in the midst of this slow and shifting transition. That has an enormous amount to do with the prayers and encouragement we have received from you. Please continue to fervently pray for...
