At our home in Marabá, we have a large glass window that often surprises the local wildlife. Recently, while walking through the kitchen, I heard two dull thuds. It was a pair of doves that had failed to see the glass. Occasionally, we hear louder bangs when a peregrine falcon mistakes its reflection for a rival. … An Unexpected Gift
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At Regent University, one of my assignments was to conduct a twelve-page textual study on any pericope—a complete story or section—in the Bible. I chose Genesis 2:4-25. In my study, I concluded that it’s crucial for children to leave their parents’ homes and form a unified bond with their spouse and God because the author … Thin and Thick Times
Our third grandchild arrived! Zack, Ellis Ritchard, and Olivia The day of the birth the girls had planned to watch their first Christmas movie together. They got partway through the movie. Tim, Bella, the twins, Anni, Zack’s mom Cindy, Deanna, and I moved in a long procession through the hushed hospital halls, trekking back and … Ellis Ritchard Whitton
In the cradle of trust, hope finds its wings,Babies show the reality of heavenly things.We are the stewards in God’s gentle embrace,To show them God’s Garden, His sacred space. In this world, disciples rise and strive,In good times and bad, faith is alive.As blessings bloom, we guard our souls,Neither worry nor strife will take its … A Tribute to Ellis
Would you take immediate action if you believed our human relationships had eternal, cosmic consequences? Sometimes, we get stuck, and it seems easier to leave things as they are than to address them. However, after taking two prerequisite steps, I find two questions helpful in working through such stuck points. Get Clear About Your Thinking … Reconciliation – First Steps
Use the Christmas celebration season to work on strained relationships. Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year for some, while for others, it might feel the most challenging. The holiday season offers a perfect opportunity to extend friendly greetings or gifts to those with whom we have strained relationships. To make your … A Christmas Preparation Idea
Rick, Careca, and Clenildo (2024) Careca lived in the bush and hated Christians. One day, Clenildo was passing through that remote region and noticed a man working in his field, making farinha, by himself. He stopped and asked if he could help, as it was a two-person job. Careca accepted and later invited Clenildo to … Only by the God of the Bible…
Edna, Leão, Claudio, Clenildo, and Deanna Edna and Leão are the senior pastors in Gurupá and the supervisors of the Xingu River churches. Claudio is the national director of the Association of Vineyard Churches in Chile. Clenildo is the pastor of all the pastors in the Northern Region of Brazil. Deanna is awesome. Edna spoke … Church-Planting Conference in Chile
Even in Chile, the North is considered rugged and difficult, and the South is wealthier and easier. The Chileans consider Santiago, where we are, the South, and they do mission trips from here to the North. The city of Santiago, 7 million people, stretches for 10 km in all directions from this hilltop. Most of … Santiago, Chile
