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 – …
We are hosting an event on our chacará (acreage) this weekend. The theme is to slow down enough to experience God. We do this by teaching and then practicing: Emmanuel Prayer Since the Name Emmanuel means “God with us,” and since Jesus said He would be with us until the end of the age, we …
A few days ago we got an unexpected email from a friend. We rarely receive emails like this, and I pass the encouragement on to you. Hi you guys – I was praying for you yesterday while walking on the trail nearby and I got a picture that I want to share with you. It …
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy (1 Peter 2:9-10). As …
When we were in Santarém, Edna invited us for a special meal of fish, pork, and salad. Edna recounted the following story. A few years Edna and Angelita travelled over 2,000 kilometres to a distant city, Fortaleza, to visit an elderly aunt. They thought their sister, one of the non-identical twins, lived in that city …
How to Keep Children in Church Bob Logan helps leaders of churches and denominations. He thinks if children experience genuine connections with God, they are more likely to stay in church after graduating from high school. For the rest of Bob’s blog, CLICK HERE. Help Others Get Their Own Experiences With God As I pray about planting …