From the North Atlantic coast to a fireplace in a new friend’s home… Portugal offered us beauty, surprises, and holy moments. Come and see. Elizangela, Micael, and Noah: A Story Comes Full CircleWhen we moved to Altamira in 1996, our first Vineyard services took place in our garage. We’d back our truck onto the street, sweep away the …
Clyde and Kelsie came from Oregon as guest speakers for Cristovál Youth. It’s no small trip—hours of driving, days of flying, and a final 12-hour bus ride with heavy luggage. Nate and Hannah, two of their adult children, came along too. It’s expensive, exhausting, and sacrificial. May God bless them many times over.But the reward is enormous …
How God Leads Through Detours and Delays We like to think we know how God should work in our life and in our people’s lives. We assume God wants us to map out best choices, right priorities, and logical steps. But time and time again, I’ve learned that God’s path is frequently unpredictable—and it often …
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A Dream I had the following dream in January 2025: In a bustling Asian metropolis, I found myself leading a group of twenty friends on an uncertain venture. We wandered the streets, unable to find an elevator to ascend a towering high-rise. Determined, we navigated through hidden maintenance corridors, and occasionally, strange beasts blocked our …
I can’t remember the last time we were welcomed home like this in Marabá. Normally, we just find our car waiting at the airport, quietly load up our bags, and ease back into our routines. But this time was different. Eliel and Aline met us at the airport. We were completely surprised by a welcome …
This week, let us celebrate the unwavering strength of staying true to our Christian values, no matter the resistance we face, draw inspiration from the global missions conference in Texas, where Church planting is still considered the best way to transform communities, be encouraged by the growth of churches in Brazil, and be amazed at …
King David’s story is incredible, rising from an unknown shepherd boy to a legendary king in the Old Testament. Look what David discovered when he found the Garden of Eden in His circumstances. Despite being betrayed by his friends, David didn’t quit or try for shortcuts to God’s plan for his life. Even when Saul, who he …
The Vineyard Missions conference was vibrant, with informative sessions, gifted speakers, ministry times, and meals. The meals and breaks were especially important. Everyone has stories, and God is on the move in our homes and around the world. Deanna and I had a 10-minute slot to discuss the Vineyard in Brazil. I shared a few statistics while …
Have you ever wondered why God places challenging individuals in our lives? This week, as we embarked on our journey from Canada to Brazil, leaving behind family and precious grandchildren, I was reminded of the profound ways God shapes us through adversity. Powered by WPeMatico