Several years ago our family had the opportunity to visit the spectacular Foz de Iguaçu waterfalls. While we’ve featured video of the Foz here before, I realized we had never shared these first-hand pictures. Foz de Iguaçu is high on our list of places we would like to return to someday. _____________________ Did you enjoy…
There are some exciting things going on at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the congregation we had the privilege to plant beginning in 2012. Nine months ago they called Paulo as their first full-time (non missionary-supported) pastor, and since then he has been doing an outstanding job. Though we are helping out in a sister church, we…
There is currently a trend on social media where women ask their husbands or boyfriends how many times they think about the Roman Empire, and are amazed when the answer is “often”. Some of them admit to entertaining such thoughts on a daily basis. Here’s a compilation: Time for some full disclosure: My lovely…
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. I did not grow up…
Current reading: The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt How to Write a Thesis by Umberto Eco The Politics of Education by Paulo Freire The Secret World by Christopher Andrew Is learning biblical languages a waste of time? Short answer: no. Long answer: here. Speaking of…
Because there was a guy there to help him. Otherwise, he’d be toast. Seriously…how have these animals survived natural selection? Of course, we’ve had our own experience with a sloth in need of assistance… ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon Associate I earn…
When first we arrived in São Luís and began working with Pastor Francisco at the Kerigma congregation, we met an earnest young man named Francivaldo. He was a leader in the youth group, and very active in the church. When, a year later, we began the Ebenezer congregation, Francivaldo joined us. Soon after that he…
As we reported earlier, we recently received funding to build a veranda on the front of our dormitory at camp. This will both improve the comfort level and make room for more campers. Last week Itacyara and I spent from Thursday to Saturday at camp. We worked on several projects, but mostly we oversaw the…
Author’s note: I published this article on my Facebook page shortly after the documentary “Shiny, Happy People” came out. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive, so I decided to repost it here. I’ve made only a few minor changes from the original. For years I have studiously avoided writing about Bill Gothard and my involvement in…
It’s not a surprise that I was only able to complete five books in the last three months. What is amazing is that I was able to complete ANY books in the absolute avalanche of activities that was last three months. So please join me in considering these a major accomplishment. Missions by the Book…