EE-Taow! The Mouk Story
This is one inspiring video that I was exposed to in pursuing missions: EE-Taow. This brief video put together by New Tribes Mission captures in a nutshell what we desire to accomplish in the tribes of Papua New Guinea. I would encourage you to make 30 mins of time to watch this video and be encouraged. Published on Nov 23, 2012 THIS VIDEO IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF NEW TRIBES MISSION AND ALL CREDIT GOES TO NEW TRIBES MISSION FOR THIS VIDEO. THIS IS FROM A VHS RELEASED IN 1999. THIS IS THE STORY OF NEW TRIBES MISSION GOING TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO “SAVE” THE PEOPLE OF THE...
Read MoreMatthew 5
My time in the word landed in Matthew 5 recently. This section of scripture has been titled “The Sermon on the Mount” and rightly so as Jesus is sitting down on a mountain teaching. Jesus is speaking to the crowds of people that had been following him from: Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan (4:25).You can read Matthew 5 in its entirety just follow this link to Bible Gateway: Matthew 5Jesus is restating the law and adding greater clarity to it. He is showing himself to these crowds as having words equal to God’s in the Old Testament. Look...
Read MoreBetel Nut
You would think a trail of small red splashes on the ground would be clues leading an injured person. In Papua New Guinea however it is likely Betel nut spit.Betel nut, lye, and a leaf or green mustard stick. When these are combined in the mouth it creates a chemical reaction turning the concoction bright red. The result of chewing it is a mild stimulant that does the following: Suppresses hunger, heightens awareness, and calms nervousness. It sounds very similar to tobacco usage in the USA.Image by: pierre pouliquin
Read MoreKnow the culture – Final thoughts on CLA
Follow me on a mental pilgrimage…Jim was a bright average guy who enjoyed eating the best grub in town. One day Jim heard that there was an amazing Mexican restaurant he had to visit. Filled with anticipation he planned to visit the restaurant the following day. Upon his arrival he noticed that there were no signs, and your order was placed at a small window outside. Jim walked up to the small window and the clerk asked “What would you like to order?”.With excitement in his eyes, Jim said I will take a number 5. This was the number recommended by his friend for the best...
Read MorePopulation Information
The total population in Papua New Guinea is 6,431,902 based on the CIA world factbook. Below are some of the major cities in Papua New Guinea and their populations taken from 2000 – 2013.Papua New Guinea – 6,431,902Port Moresby – 314,000Lea – 120,000Arawa – 36,443Mount Hagen – 27,782Madang – 30,000Wewak – 25,143Goroka – 25,000Kokopo – 20,262Popondetta – 19,556Mendi – 17,119Photo taken by Janelle Zeller Photography
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