Today I received word that pioneer missionary Harold Reiner had passed away. Ever since I met him in 1989, Harold...
June, 2011
Meet Me in São Luís: The Straight and Narrow
One of the most charming aspects of my city is the narrow streets. Actually–it is not at all charming when...
Jonah Silverberg Update–Cardiac Arrest and Aftermath
It has been a while since I posted an update from fellow missionaries Marty and Val Silverberg (serving in Bronx,...
Missionary Cribz
For the last month we have been in the “moving in” process. We finally have some areas of the house...
Meet Me in São Luís: Old Pictures
Meet Me in São Luís is an ongoing series, the purpose of which is to educate the world at large...
Drive-By Book Reviews
Frustrating though it was, the weeks we spent without internet access did give me the chance to catch up on...
Dia dos Namorados Event
Brazilian’s celebrate their equivalent of Valentines Day on June 12th. As that fell on a Sunday this year, the Kerigma...
My First Funeral
Two nights ago I was awakened by what sounded like bare feet shuffling in front of our door. I jumped...
Missionary Max Update
I have been surprised and pleased over the last several months as many readers have expressed their enjoyment of the...
Scouting in Brazil
Some may remember that, while on furlough, Michael joined a Boy Scout troop. He greatly enjoyed this activity, and so,...