Itacyara and I spent the weekend at camp, along with a group of people who went to help us prepare for the upcoming ladies retreat. We came away with lots of progress to report. The Porch Painting the Rec Center Old Man River ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our…
The other day this tweet caught my eye: The date on that tweet was 12:03 PM, October 3, 2023. At 6:23 AM on October 7, less than four days later, the first Hamas rockets crashed into Israel. If this were the only thing happening, it might not be so interesting from an eschatological standpoint. Even…
Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. This week’s text is a continuation of last week’s, so it might help to read that one first. So, now you’re up to speed on…
And now, some more pictures from our life and ministry here in Brazil. As always, you can see them “as they happen” by following us on Instagram. You can read the latest update from camp here. Want more details about what is going on with our work here in Brazil? Check out our latest newsletter….
I mentioned this attraction in a previous post, but that did not give it nearly the coverage it deserves. Mini Mundo is what we in the Model Railroading community call a “garden railway”. But it is certainly not your “garden variety” garden railway. It’s creators have gone all-out to make sure there is something for…
Note: This is the text of our most recent newsletter. If you would like to receive these updates, send me a message and I will add you to the list. Dear friends, We have many exciting things to share with you, but perhaps the most exciting of all is this special opportunity to partner with…
Over the years we have had many visitors from the US who have come to help us with sundry projects here in Brazil. They have stayed for anywhere from a few days to a few months. They have come by themselves or in groups. And invariably, as plans are being made for their visit, they…
My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Here in Brazil, it seems everybody wants to be a prophet. I’ve had people I’ve never met try to proclaim a “prophetic word” over me. In many so-called evangelical groups, being a simple pastor is…
Current reading: The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt Exploring Metaphysics by David K Johnson How to Write a Thesis by Umberto Eco Apology for Raymond Sebond by Michel De Montaign When in Rome… Last week we wrote about the current trend of men admitting they…
A few random moments from our work over the past several days. Don’t forget that you can see these things as they happen by following us on Instagram. I love doing this for two reasons: 1) I get to see the progress of the construction firsthand, and 2) I get some good downtime with our…