Christmastime in São Luís
What is Christmas like in a tropical city? Updated with more pictures.
Book Review: A Star in the East by Rodney Stark and Xiuhua Wang
In the face of increasing opposition, it is easy for Western Christians to become discouraged, and, like Elijah, feel that we are the only ones left to stem an ever-rising tide of evil. God encouraged that Old Testament prophet with the knowledge that there were still 7,000 who had “not bended the knee to Ba’al”. In…
More Construction Progress
I stopped by the Ebenézer construction site today. The builders were hard at work. There is a chance that they will be putting the roof on by this weekend.
O Zap do Whatsapp
Ontem uma juiza l impôs uma proibição de 48 horas no aplicativo WhatsApp, uma plataforma de mídia social extremamente popular aqui no Brasil. Embora menos conhecido nos EUA, é um fenômeno nacional aqui no Brasil. As empresas dependem dele para a comunicação com clientes e divulgação de novos produtos. Os indivíduos usam-no extensivamente para se comunicar com seus…
What’s Up with WhatsApp?
Yesterday a judge here in Brazil imposed a 48-hour ban on WhatsApp, a popular social media platform here in Brazil.* While lesser known in the US, it is a national phenomenon here in Brazil. Businesses depend on it for communication with customers and divulgation of new products. Individuals use it extensively to communicate with others….
Ebenézer Construction: The Beginnings of the Top Floor
The latest pictures from the Ebenézer construction site.
Proud Dad Moment
I will have more pictures and stories from the baptism yesterday…it was truly an amazing day. But while I organize that post, please indulge a moment of fatherly pride as I post this video…the baptism of my oldest son, Michael.
Drive-by Book Reviews
It’s been a while, so here are a few of the books that I have managed to read during the previous weeks. The Iron King by Maurice Druon Think 21st century politics is corrupt? Meet King Philip the Fair and the intrigue surrounding his reign in 14th century France. The prose is a little stilted…
Youth Group Inauguration
Last night our congregation marked yet another milestone as the youth group (called Mocidade IBRE) was officially inaugurated. The event was completely organized by our young people, who will be taking the leadership role as the project moves forward. As usual, we’ve got pictures! We love icebreakers! Itacyara and friend. William “playing around” in the…
Camp Elim: The Wall, Phase 2
Earlier this week I spent a few more days at the camp, and was able to bring the wall project almost to completion. Below are some pictures of the process: A tractor clears out the land behind the wall. Improvised scaffolding. The sword and the trowel… Antonio the bricklayer, laying bricks. Cleared out area. Can…