I missed this one, but someone helpfully posted it on Facebook. Enjoy! It should help to dispel the notion that Brazil is all Samba, soccer, and Carnaval. There’s some opera in there as well.
Last week Michael was officially inducted into the Tiradentes Military Academy. Here are a few pictures: Students at parade rest, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Michael in line, waiting to march out and receive his beret. First year students, preparing to take their oath of allegiance. Michael is in there somewhere. Michael with his…
At roughly 4pm, Brazilian time, pastor Samual and I finalized the purchase of a piece of property for the Ebenezer congregation. Pastor Samuel is the pastor of our congregation’s mother church, the Igreja Batista Regular Boas Novas. We are amazed and grateful to see this congregation step up, financially and otherwise, in the process of…
Brazil’s Emergence A rare balanced view. The Ten Commandments Hillbilly style Board Game Ministry My bro Joe should read this. 130 Years …with a harpoon in it’s back. Lego Creation of the Day The Temple of Doom Baby’s Crave Human Touch Or not… And That Same Little Girl …now Best Computer Handbook Ever. Who Killed…
Good News for Me Brazil likes foreigners…kind of. From the Depths A digital re-creation of the sinking of the Titanic. The More the Merrier Who is the presidential candidate with a more polygamous background? Hint: It might not be the Mormon guy. And on a Similar Vein How different are Mormonism and Islam, really? How…
One of the greatest challenges in the life of a missionary is keeping yourself fed spiritually. Of course this is true in any ministry context, but the challenge is heightened when you take into consideration language differences and lack of resources. For this reason, podcasts have become a daily companion for me. Wikipedia defines a…
The Brazilian Economy is the subject of an informative new blog called Brazilian Bubble. If you are interested in all things Brazil, you should check it out. And Speaking of Brazil…the airports here could use some help, especially with the World Cup approaching. Also From Brazil…armored cars, they aren’t just for banks anymore. Lego Creation…