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Boat Trip Reflections – Part 3

  A storm gathers over the river (You can find part 1 and part 2 via the links) We arose bright and early.  The previous day, after realizing that things beyond my control had pushed our trip back, the day to leave was finally here.  We packed up, excited to go.  I was taking along … Boat Trip Reflections – Part 3

Boat Trip reflections – Part 2

A couple of friends, one old and one new.  This was taken while out visiting homes in a village community.   (This post is part of series which starts here) Monday it was time to leave.  The plans for this trip had been made the previous month.  However, there was a glitch.  The parts that … Boat Trip reflections – Part 2

Boat trip reflections – Part 1

  A couple of boats long the Xingu River on an overcast afternoon What a great time.  I recently returned from a boat trip on the river.  It was an awesome four days, filled with adventure and seeing the Lord work.  Each trip is always filled with many small incidents that make the memories.  And … Boat trip reflections – Part 1

Portel Trip

Hello Friends and Family! I have been back from our trip to Portel for a little over a week now, and I am anxious to tell you how it went. Being there again reminded me how much I like the city. It reminds me of one of those beach towns off the coast of North … Portel Trip

Sad Times

Hello to all my Faithful Friends and Supporters Back Home. I want to start off by thanking you all for your amazing support and sacrifice and faithfulness to me and my family. You guys are truly the best, and I am lucky to have you.As many of you probably already know, my brother Caleb Mark … Sad Times

Back to Work!

Hello Guys!! So, I hear it is finally starting to warm up there in the north! My short experience with winter this year was quite the reminder of how much I don’t enjoy it. I’m glad for all of you that its coming to an end! I am also very happy to be back here … Back to Work!

Christmas, Others and River Trips

 The prow of the boat (with its anchor rope) leads the way along the river             I recently returned from a river trip.  I had the privilege of spending a few days traveling along the Xingu River and some of her tributaries.  As I reflected during my visits with different people in some of the villages, … Christmas, Others and River Trips

Living in Eternity Now

Happy Holidays to the Folks at Home!! Often when I blog, I give you guys a little update about what’s going on in my life. This time, I want to talk about that but from a different angle. I want to talk about something that is close to my heart. Its an idea that propels … Living in Eternity Now

November Amazon Update!

Thank you so much for your support.    Elba was in London England this month participating in a board meeting for the Vineyard Institute.  She has been a part of the board for over a year.  She was asked to come onto the board to participate in the creation of global theological training.  The Vineyard recognized … November Amazon Update!

November 2013 Newsletter

September 21st marked the end of our ninth year in Brazil. We are blessed to know and share life with the people of Northern Brazil and we couldn’t do that without you. You are a significant part of the ministry in Brazil! Thank you! ___________________________ For six months we’ve been working on the construction of … November 2013 Newsletter