With the outsized role that coffee has played in Brazil’s economy and history, it stands to reason that there would be a museum dedicated to the black bean. And that museum would have to be in the port city of Santos, which is where most of Brazil’s exported coffee embarked for the rest of the…
As the title suggests, we have a new project happening at camp, and we’re really excited to see this finally happen. Backstory Earlier this year we were made aware of a significant grant that had been made available to BMM missionaries for construction projects. We put in an application for funds to build a front…
But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. In October of 2008 my family and I embarked on a road trip to the southern part of Brazil to attend a conference I had…
This was one of the more unique attractions we visited while on vacation earlier this year. This near-vertical railway, located in the city of Santos, was designed to connect a particularly isolated neighborhood with the rest of the city. The ride itself is fun, and the views are spectacular. Going up! Once at the summit,…
One of the members of the team that visited us last month brought his drone with him, and took some excellent footage of the camp, which he then edited for this great promotional video. Not too long ago we had another drone flying over the camp. You can check out that video here, and perhaps…
Just a few links this week, but some interesting info, nonetheless. Current reading: The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt The Secret World: A History of Intelligence by Christopher Andrew Socialist philosopher Karl Marx and Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon lived in London at the same time….
The highlight of our vacation travels this year, bar none, was a railroad excursion we took on the Serra Verde Express, a tourist train that takes passengers from the city of Morretes, through a mountain range, and ends up in the city of Curitiba. Having arrived early, we enjoyed spending a little time in the…
Since the beginning of our work at Mount Zion Camp, the main gate of our property has been a source of irritation and frustration. Low on funds, investing in more vital aspects of the ministry, we were forced to settle for less-than-optimal solutions: first an unwieldy and insecure wooden gate, then an even more unwieldy…
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then…
After the flurry of activity that always comes with hosting missionary groups, life has reverted back to normal levels of chaos. Here are some recent pictures of our activities. As always, you can see these in “real time” on our Instagram feed. _________________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry…