Lot’s of great pictures this time, so let’s get started. As always, you can follow us in “real time” on our Instagram feed. This took place back when everybody was playing around with new features on ChatGPT, so of course I couldn’t resist… And speaking of AI… Finally, just for fun… ____________________ Did you enjoy…
On Thursdays I like to post about some of the things that make Brazil one of the most fascinating places in the world. In the past we have shared some pictures and videos from my friend Tim Reiner’s sand rail excursions into the picturesque interior of Piaui (see here, here and here for examples). A…
Since the beginning of 2025 our major construction project has been a workshop for camp. Earlier today I was able to go to camp and inspect the (almost) finished product. Here is a video we made for the people who donated to the project, which shows what it looks like. On our next trip to…
If you have been following our ministry since the beginning, you may remember that back in the early 2007 and 2008 I had the privilege of serving as the interim director of a camp in the state of Ceará, near the city of Iguatu. We had many great adventures there, and made some wonderful memories….
“How is this possible?” Shaul, king of Israel, was not pleased. The question, directed at Abner, his chief general, was not one that could be easily answered, due to the fact that an honest answer would make the king even more angry. Abner shifted his weight from one foot to the other uncomfortably. He glanced…
This year’s Carnaval retreat at Mount Zion Baptist Camp was filled to capacity, and was an outstanding moment of fellowship and edification for the believers of our churches. Pastor Jamey Miller, of the Tuscarora Baptist Church, brought a challenging series of messages on the subject of Spiritual Maturity. These Carnaval Retreats are a collaborative effort…
Once again we have lots of ground to cover in this “Snapshots” post, so buckle your seat belts. As always, you can see our updates in real time by following us on Instagram. In a previous post I mentioned a trip to the Arvorar nature park, near Fortaleza. Below are some of the wildlife we…
Our once-a-year BMMB conference is always a special highlight for our family. This year it was held near the city of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, and featured outstanding preaching by Pastor David de Bruyn, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Finally, the conference took place next to a popular park on the beach called…wait for…
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 My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 Back in March we shared with you the exciting news that we had just…
Many iconic images have come out of this year’s eventful Summer Olympics in Paris. From the casual Turkish marksman who spawned a million memes, to the Brazilian surfer who was photographed striking an epic pose in mid-air. Indeed, Brazilians have featured in their share of iconic images, like when American gymnasts bowed to Brazilian gold…