This is a continuation of my series of Stories of Transformation showing the lives that the Lord has changed. To read other stories, read The Difference a Dad Makes, Jesus My Firm … Read more about Stories of Transformation: Wholehearted Surrender
Just One of those PERFECT Moments…
It was just one of those perfect moments. Nothing extraordinary, but perfect nonetheless. One of those moments when you just want to stop time so that you can drink in the fullness of its … Read more about Just One of those PERFECT Moments…
July ’11 Highlights (Photo Blog)
We started out the month of July with a Red, White, & Blue Birthday Blowout to celebrate Diego's birthday and the 4th of July. We took a staff trip down to the lagoon in … Read more about July ’11 Highlights (Photo Blog)
More Hearts to be Awakened (Video Blog)
On my first trip back to the beach since Anthony's drowning, I was spending some time talking to Jesus (and to Anthony too!) and this Stephen Roach song came on that says "There is more … Read more about More Hearts to be Awakened (Video Blog)
I Will Not Forget…
I am eternally an optimist. I usually skip through life seeing and believing the best about everyone and everything. The same is true for me here in Nicaragua. Yes, I am surrounded by … Read more about I Will Not Forget…
Encountering Hope
My last blog post, "Difficult Realities" I was grappling with the harsh realities of this world alongside our unshakable hope in eternity. It's still something I grapple with … Read more about Encountering Hope
Difficult Realities
Poverty kills. This is a hard truth to swallow, but, regardless of the difficulty, it remains true. When you enter into life in a 3rd world country, life expectancy drops drastically. … Read more about Difficult Realities
A Year Without Pena
This weekend we celebrated my lovely friend, Gema's, quincenera. For those of you who are not familiar with Latin culture, the quincenera is the 15th birthday celebration for … Read more about A Year Without Pena
Drawn to our Knees
“In essence there is only one thing God asks of us- that we become men and women of prayer, people who live close to God, for whom God is everything and for whom God is enough.â€� â€"Brennan … Read more about Drawn to our Knees