David doesn’t break stride as he runs up the last rise, at the top of which stands his family’s home. Chasing sheep all over the hills surrounding Beit Lechem has built up his endurance to the point where he hasn’t needed to stop once since leaving the sheep in the care of his friend. Even…
Here’s another glimpse into the day-to-day life of a missionary in Brazil. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow us on Instagram. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that clicking on these Amazon links and making purchases is…
What follows is our latest newsletter, send out to friends and supporters of this ministry via email. If you would like to receive our newsletter in your inbox, leave a comment and we will add your email address to our list. Dear friends, When we began our new ministry at Ebenezer at the beginning of…
Today is our second-born son Nathanael’s 17th birthday, and as I contemplate this his final year before official adulthood, I am reminded of the many times that he has surprised us, entertained us, and brought us joy with the unexpected things that often come out of his mouth. What follows are his greatest hits, the…
I get asked, a lot, about the differences between the Portuguese spoken in Brazil and that spoken in Portugal. I usually answer that it is similar between the English of the US and that of the UK. Usually, that answer is sufficient. But for those whose curiosity goes deeper, the answer is more nuanced than…
In June of this year Marcus Baltich, a student at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA, spent a month with us here in Brazil. What follows are his impressions of that time. For those curious about what a one-month mission trip entails, I hope to provide an accurate picture and encourage you through my…
Some pictures from our various activities this week. As always, you can get these as they happen by following us on Instagram. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that clicking on these Amazon links and…
Last week we spent a couple days at camp, taking care of a variety of tasks. Here are some pictures from our time there. Not pictured: I took our weed whacker in for repairs, and checked in on garage-style sliding window being made for our kitchen serving area. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider…
Last Sunday the men of our church stood in the front and belted out one of my favorite hymns found in our Brazilian hymnal: Olhando para Cristo (Looking to Christ) This is not nearly the most sophisticated or musically impressive piece we have shared here. There are even times were some (or all) of us…
Dear friends, As the first months of 2024 have passed in a whirlwind, we are constantly reminded of the words of our Lord, spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are…