Theology, opinion, fiction, and the occasional limerick.
Note: Currently we are working through the book of Luke at the Ebenezer congregation. I have decided to start posting thoughts from our messages here (in English) in the hopes others may find them edifying. You can read the first in this series here. It is instructive to note that the narrative of Jesus healing…
I’ve seen reports of this phenomenon in a couple places now, but I just found a video. In addition to holy spittle, apparently “killing Goliath” in charismatic services here in Brazil is now a thing.
This is the second in a series of open letters to well-known individuals. You can read the first one here. Dear Charles, You were not on my short-list of people to whom I planned to write one of these open missives. That changed, however, as I read the touching letter detailing your deteriorating health situation….
My son Michael and I are pleased to announce a new project we have begun. Introducing, the Best of Brazil Blog. Our aim is to bring you the best in interesting news and media from our beloved Brazil. Be it natural wonders, Brazilian politics, soccer, or snake videos…you will be able to find it on…
Note: Currently we are working through the book of Luke at the Ebenezer congregation. I have decided to start posting thoughts from our messages here (in English) in the hopes others may find them edifying. Introduction The scene could not be more dramatic. One minute Jesus is walking and talking to his disciples, and to…
First in a series of open letters to well-known individuals. Dear Ben, Let me start right out by saying, I’m a fan. You first came onto my radar during the 2016 campaign, and right away I appreciated your adherence to conservative principles without selling your soul for a ticket on the Trump train. Since then…
I feel I should preface this post by saying that I love Brazil, and can’t imagine myself living anywhere else. Also, the event I am about to relay could possibly happen anywhere else in the world, and is more indicative of government bureaucracies than of any particular people group. So there I was… …in the…
Our recent trip to Fortaleza brought back memories of my first moments in Brazil. The post below shares one of the more intense experiences I had in those days. It is a re-post from a few years ago, back when only part of the first Missionary Max book had been published. I have edited it…
The following is a re-post of an article I wrote eleven years ago. I seriously doubt the outcome of such a contest would be the same today. “When I say ‘three’ Daddy, we are going to race to the car.” This familiar challenge came from my five-year-old son. His eyes danced with the anticipation that…
By now, you may have seen pictures or watched the video (very graphic, you have been warned!) of the woman who took out a would-be mugger here in Brazil last week. To summarize, off-duty police officer Kátia da Silva Sastre was leaving a Mothers Day celebration with her young daughter, when she and other mothers…