Based in Thailand, Ruthie serves alongside a Bible translation project, creating culturally and theologically contextualized illustrations to accompany the newly translated Biblical text. It is her joy to illustrate Bible stories in a way that allows people to see themselves in Scripture and understand how Jesus deeply loves their specific people group.
Pray For
- a smooth adjustment as she settles into a new season of life and work in Thailand
- life-giving community and friendships to be formed with her translation team, the local Thai people, and other expats in Thailand
- creativity and discernment as she works with team members to decide what illustrations are needed and how to communicate the message of the biblical text in the best possible way
- the target people group to come to know Jesus powerfully and deeply in undeniable ways
Why Are You Singing
“Why are you all singing?” the neighbors asked Ms. Holly (not her real name). Ms. Holly is a cross-cultural worker living in Country-VN. It is illegal to share the gospel with others. The neighbors are suspicious of the group’s singing and wary of the foreigner. They...
Faithful Servants
Japan is often described as a missionary graveyard. The hard work and effort put into sharing the gospel often seems to bear little spiritual fruit and is discouraging. With Christians making up less than 1% of the population, churches are small, and many pastors and...
Fulfilling the Vision
FMWM Asia’s vision is to reach 1 million people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul instructed Timothy to invest in others through teaching and equipping, “… and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach...
Building It Together
The fire started in a tightly packed neighborhood down the block. The fire brigade managed to control the fire keeping the home from being a total loss. No one realized it, but one ember had lodged in the rafters of the corner bakery. Soon the bakery was fully...