There is a certain subset of our readership that absolutely loves to see videos of the large snakes we sometimes see here in Brazil. You might say it is somewhat of an obsession with them. Not wanting to disappoint, we present this video of a huge sucuri (a kind of water snake similar to an…
The construction on the dormitory is moving ahead…slowly but surely. We had hoped to have the entire complex ready for a retreat that is being held there this week. Unfortunately, that did not happen. We did, however, manage to complete five of the six rooms, installing the windows, doors, electricity, and (most importantly) hammock hooks,…
You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. This second verse of chapter four continues on the theme of conflict among the brethren that James began in the previous verse. But before we dive into that,…
I’m a little late getting this out, but there are some interesting links to share, so here we go… Current reading: The Monster in the Hollows (Wingfeather Series) by Andrew Peterson How Christianity Transformed the World by Sharon James The Coming of Post-Industrial Society by Daniel Bell The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen…
It’s been a busy two weeks, but we did manage to shoot a few interesting pictures. As always, these pictures were previously featured on our Instagram account, which you can access here. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…
Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan After reviewing the first few “Wheel of Time” books individually, I decided to wait and do a review of the entire series after I had finished it. At the outset, I feel the need to explain my reading process. Given that each one of these books HUGE, the…
Author’s note: Back when I was running a website called “Best of Brazil”, I would regularly post interesting facts and stories from Brazil. Of all of the things I shared there, this has to have been my favorite. Enjoy! Our story begins when Silvia Renate Sommerlath was born in wartime Germany, to a German father…
Over the years I have told anybody who would listen that my wife, Itacyara, is an essential part of what we do here in Brazil. Actually, that phrase – “an essential part” – doesn’t adequately express what I mean. She is the glue that holds everything together, the key to any success we may have,…
In our first article in this series, I shared some of my own journey in the biblical languages, and included some resources that have helped me along the way. The second article focused on the personal and ministerial benefits of studying Greek and Hebrew. To conclude this series, I want to share how I have…
Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? During the War of 1812, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry won a decisive victory over the British Navy on Lake Erie. His communication of that victory to his superiors has become the stuff…