Romans 1:11 For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. Paul thought writing letters was helpful, but a personal visit was way more powerful. This is why we came to Chile. It takes Clenildo 48 hours to travel by boat to Gurupá.It takes us 8 hours by car, then 16 … Travel to Chile
The Chileans love barbecues! A pastor told us they consider the Christian life process like a barbecue. 1. People start out like frozen meat, rock hard. 2. As they experience God, and as people love them, they get soft and tender. 3. Then they start to give their lives for others. They become a living … The Barbecue Example
If you only learn stuff you already know, meetings are boring. Since you already knew what was taught, and you are doing your best, how are you going to change? By trying harder? Jesus understood this. He taught people different ways to behave and to think about things. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for … Messing with Categories
I often have dreams that have a bizarre twist at the end. I’m catching on that God is messing with my categories to get my attention. Here is a dream I had a couple of weeks ago that I never thought I’d share. Aug 22 – dream – I was in a church service setting. … Messing with Categories – 2
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Timoteo, Nilma, Deanna, and Rick. Timoteo and Nilma are the pastors of the Vineyard Church in Brasil, Novo. “This is the best bread in town… this the best cheese in town… this is the best butter in town.” Timoteo and Nilma pulled out all the stops, and we ate a delicious breakfast together, eating the … Adventure Stories
Question Paternalism is a big word in some missionary or cross-cultural church work circles. As I understand it, the idea is that paternalism is not a good thing because it has to do with power over. We are interested in mutual dignity and respect, being peers. Question: How do we know when paternalism is gone? What … Paternalism?
The credit card donation link working again! Click here.This week, Steve Dolan worked with our team at Xtreme Mercy to help us. Thank you Steve, Dan, Roxy, Matt, and everyone who helped with this!There are several ways to support us, including by credit card through Xtreme Mercy Canada (XMC) and, for Americans, through International Christian Mission Services … The XCM Credit Card Link
Deanna is an honorary grandma to some of the neighborhood children. This week was Isas’ 5th birthday. Powered by WPeMatico
Dave and Colleen Pedersen are pastors in Elizabethton, South Africa, national directors for the Association of South African Vineyards, and the leaders of the Global Mission Team. Dave’s leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, and I feel extremely grateful that he is leading this team. We LOVED these meetings! Each day was excellent, even when … Vineyard Global Missions Team
