I concluded fourteen years of pastoral ministry on July 30. Over the course of the seven weeks since, I have preached every Sunday in six different churches. Anytime I have the privilege to open God’s Word, there is a mixture of emotions that range from fearful wonder to exuberant joy. Preparing to preach, I feel…

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A missionary’s “display” is an important component of their presentation. Our display is no different. We have a table-top banner showing who we are, the field we are going to, and the place we will serve. It also includes information about the church we are sent out from (Lighthouse Baptist Church, Newark, DE), and the…

This is an impacting devotional thought Sarah wrote: If God can do the impossible, why is it that sometimes it seems that He doesn't? Mark 9:14-29 tells of a man whose son was demon-possessed and often thrown into the fire or water by the demon within. This father had asked the disciples to help, but…

Having just returned from our trip to the Philippines this past week, yesterday (Sunday) was our first opportunity to present our ministry in a church (other than our sending church). As Sarah and I have talked about our “goals” for this period of raising support we have a number in mind: 1. We long to…

Please take a moment to check out our update for September 2017! This has been a whirlwind of a month and I hope you will enjoy reading about our adventures! God has been very gracious to us! 2017 – September Valiante Family Update