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It’s been a while, so here are some of the latest titles I’ve perused recently. Brazil on the Rise by Larry Rohter My new go-to book for those wanting to know about Brazil. Rohter was Rio de Janeiro bureau chief for the New York Times for many years, is married to a Brazilian, and is…
Proud Dad Moment
I will have more pictures and stories from the baptism yesterday…it was truly an amazing day. But while I organize that post, please indulge a moment of fatherly pride as I post this video…the baptism of my oldest son, Michael.
The Gospel Expands in São Luís: Vine Baptist Church
The Good News (Boas Novas) Baptist Church is the umbrella church for our Ebenezer church plant. Since early last year, Pastor Marcelo has been challenging this congregation with the possibility of opening another church plant. This week, they officially took up the challenge and opened the Vine Baptist Church in a very populous neighborhood. Words cannot…
Camp Update: Let There Be Light! (More Photos Added)
Nathanael and I spent this last Tuesday and Wednesday at the camp, where the work on the electrical installation continues. Usually I take Michael, but this time I decided it was time for some “Dad and NayNay” time, and he was actually a big help. For example, he figured out how to assemble the toilet…
Men of Iron (or Iron Men, if you prefer)
One of my great desires in our ministry at the Ebenézer congregation is that God would raise up a group of godly men who will form a core of masculine leadership for the church. In this endeavor we face the obstacles of an increasingly matriarchal society, an inherently effeminate dominant religion, and the surging tide…
Double Musical Interlude Day (part one): What Child is This?
A quartet sings a beautiful arrangement of “What Child is This” at Fellowship Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.