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“You can count the apples in a tree, but you cannot count the trees in an apple.” We do not know, at these events, who will become the influential Christian sevant-leaders. Powered by WPeMatico

Sometimes our desire to protect the people we love doesn’t turn out as we hoped. I see many marital, parental, and pastoral power struggles and wonder about the best way forward. Reflecting on my experiences, assuming a power-over solution to other adults and the opposite behavior avoidance are often unhelpful. Engaging in awkward conversations with …

Until I was 14 years old, I was extremely sensitive to my parent’s feelings; both parents, but Mom was more prevalent. Until I was 14, my dad worked paving many of the highways in Northern BC. He would come home for Christmas, and Mom would take us kids North to live in hotels during our …

Here is a house we pass on our daily walk through our neighborhood. A massive iguana enjoys the view from the peak of our roof. We have the netting there to discourage bats from flying into our house. This region is thick with bats. The government kindly paved the road in front of our church …

Deanna is starting several small groups to help participants grow spiritually by lowering their anxiety. The groups range from children to families to young mothers of all ages. This Saturday night group included the celebration of Mauricio’s 44th birthday! Aline and her mom and her daughter (behind the chair). Do you remember helping someone learn …

I had a dream a few weeks ago.  There was a huge mob of people racing past me. Everyone was running down the road, and the street was packed right to the buildings on each side. Then I saw one of our daughters. And then another. When they saw me standing on the side, out …

Uncle Art is Mom’s youngest brother. Together with Aunt Elsie, they continue to influence and bless many people on their journey to heaven. I wanted the gold, and I sought it, I scrabbled and mucked like a slave. Was it scurvy or famine I fought it, I hurled my youth into a grave. I wanted …

I traveled to Lethbridge, Silvan Lake, Hinton, and Kamloops to visit a few of our partners. Several of our key mentors and friends that were between 50 and 60 when we first went to Brazil are now in their 80s and 90s. Mt Robson is the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It was -19 …

Thank you! Before we bring you any news we first and foremost want to thank all of you for your faithful support. We have been on this ride for ten years and some of you have been there since the very beginning and we are incredibly grateful for all the ways you have blessed us, …

Much of the Old Testament was written by prophets and scribes on the fringe of the main population. Many Old Testament books are like a minority report.Tim Mackie – The Bible Project I am studying a book called Leadership in Organizations. The authors outline five ways organizational leaders have the power to influence others. Legitimate Power – …