Author Archives: XM

Gurupá Stories

We are seeing a faint cloud on a far horizon and we are preparing for a deluge, and the start of a long rainy season after drought. We think this will look like an army of people who are winning their private battles with fear and pride. These people delight in time alone with their

Not Enough Time in the Day?

IF you are stressed because you simply do not have enough time in the day, . . . it is time to rebel. The next time you buying groceries pick the longest checkout line. You don’t have the time but do it anyway. This is important. Use the extra time to be amazed at the

EMERGENCY FUNDING APPEAL THIS WEEK WE RECEIVED SOME BAD NEWS…..   To those who faithfully pray, and give and support us in so many ways, we have been hit with a significant financial blow. As residents for tax purposes in Canada, we have been eligible and have benefited from the Canadian Child Benefit (baby bonus).  This benefit

Christmas Ideas

“The reinvention of daily life means marching off the edge of our maps.” Bob Black If you know someone who is having trouble getting into the mood for Christmas, these ideas may be helpful. 1. For People With Small Children: Make a date with your wife to go out and buy some gifts. Focus on the

Monte Verde

Our training camp, Monte Verde, is an hour by car and ten hours by boat from Altamira. It has beautiful sandy beaches. You cannot see the ants, and mosquitos, the sweltering afternoon heat, the difficulty and expense for locals to maintain this site, and the rustic conditions. You can sense the beauty, the friendships, and

Favorite Photos

We travelled by car from Marabá to Altamira this week. Here are some photos from where we cross the Xingu by boat. Powered by WPeMatico

Prayer

Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We all agree. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:9-10: Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come,your will be done,    on earth as it is in heaven.If this is true, if the Kingdom is really