Introducing the Best of Brazil Blog
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Introducing the Best of Brazil Blog

My son Michael and I are pleased to announce a new project we have begun. Introducing, the Best of Brazil Blog. Our aim is to bring you the best in interesting news and media from our beloved Brazil. Be it natural wonders, Brazilian politics, soccer, or snake videos…you will be able to find it on…

The Touch of the Master (Luke 5:12-13)
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The Touch of the Master (Luke 5:12-13)

Note: Currently we are working through the book of Luke at the Ebenezer congregation. I have decided to start posting thoughts from our messages here (in English) in the hopes others may find them edifying. Introduction The scene could not be more dramatic. One minute Jesus is walking and talking to his disciples, and to…

Camp Construction: Progress and Speedbumps, Part 2
Camp

Camp Construction: Progress and Speedbumps, Part 2

A quick follow up to yesterday’s post on the progress at camp. This morning several of the essential materials were delivered to the camp property – the roof, PVC for the stall doors and dividers, and the water box. We are still waiting on the wood for the roofing to be delivered – yet another…

Camp Construction: Progress and Speedbumps
Camp

Camp Construction: Progress and Speedbumps

Today and tomorrow I am at the camp property with Pastor Francivaldo to check up on construction, purchase more materials, and pay workers. After our wildly successful work day on the first of this month, we faced two major hurdles: the truckers’ strike effectively killed our plans for a second work day, and several of…

I See an Orange Moon A-Risin’
Family News

I See an Orange Moon A-Risin’

Please indulge me in another “proud Dad” moment as I share a couple more recent pictures Michael has taken with his telescope. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐈 Mike Comings 🔭 (@astrocatography) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐈 Mike Comings 🔭 (@astrocatography) View this post on Instagram…

Full House
Church Plant

Full House

In providing us with our current residence, God has given us the ideal place to host groups of kids. A roomy house and plenty of space outside to run and play make the Comings residence (or “Comyncroft Brazil, as I have dubbed it, in a tip of the hat to my ancient Scottish ancestors) a…

The Maranhão Team
Church Plant

The Maranhão Team

Today is a national holiday here in Brazil (Corpus Christi), and since our camp work day had to be cancelled, we pastors and missionaries decided to get together with our families at the beach. We had a lovely picnic and great fellowship. Itacyara and I count it a great privilege to be able to work…

An Open Letter to Ben Shapiro
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An Open Letter to Ben Shapiro

First in a series of open letters to well-known individuals. Dear Ben, Let me start right out by saying, I’m a fan. You first came onto my radar during the 2016 campaign, and right away I appreciated your adherence to conservative principles without selling your soul for a ticket on the Trump train. Since then…