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Scout’s Honor

This was supposed to post over a week ago, but I am just now working getting to a large and growing blog backlog. What follows are a couple pictures of Michael’s and my promise ceremony with the Brazilian Scouts. Back when we started participating in the scouting program I decided that it would be something…

Brazil

Luau on the Beach (or…Suffering for Jesus in Brazil)

Our last activity with the Kerigma youth group was a luau on one of Sao Luis’ spectacular beaches. While it was bittersweet, due to our impending departure, the ambiance was relaxing and therapeutic. Here is a picture of Itacyara and I with our outstanding group of teens: More pictures here. The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary…

Missionary Max

Max Moment: Reviews and Interviews

The past couple of weeks saw two new reviews of The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max hit cyberspace. First up, a review that originally ran in the bulletin of our home church in Lakeland Florida, written by the associate pastor (also…my brother). Money quote: “…the action, romance and multi-layered plots will keep just about anyone…

Blast From The Past

Daily Dozen

The Avengers …and theology The Avengers …in high school Tips for Preachers, 1 Preach through whole books. Tips for Preachers, 2 Make a bee-line to the Cross. Lego Creation of the Day Legos and trains…can it get any better than this? I submit that it cannot. Tanks You’re welcome. Tanks Again You’re welcome again. Mothers,…

Sadness and Hope
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Sadness and Hope

The following are excerpts from our most recent prayer letter. You can read the whole thing here. The past month and a half has been for us–without a doubt–the most difficult of our ministry since we arrived in Brazil. Our walk through the valley began on April 2nd, when our beloved co-worker Francisco Bezerra was…

Blast From The Past

Daily Dozen

Aaaaaand….we’re back! Honest Lawyers There are some. Brain Teasers Just in case your brain needs a good teasing. The More Things Change… …the more they stay the same. Lego Creation of the Day This little light (house) of mine… You Can’t Tell a Book By It’s Cover But you might be able to tell it…

Missionary Max

Max Moment: Author Interview

Earlier this week we were pleased to a very kind review by book-blogger extraordinaire (and my sister-in-law) Kalyn Comings. Today, she has continued the Missionary Max mania with an interview with the author–yours truly. I had fun answering her questions, and I hope they give you some insight into the “why” and “wherefore” of The…

Blast From The Past

Daily (half) Dozen

Irrational Worldviews …and how to escape them. Lego Creation of the Day A Beautiful Wreck In Case You Missed It A great review of The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max The Cake …of Sauron Castle in the Sky In Germany Feed Your Family …on $10 Billion a Day The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max, Parts…