Emma took these photos around our house. But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! 1 Corinthians 15:51 NIV Butterflies and moths are a clear example of how one creation can be transformed into something completely different. Go to Source
Bella and I have figured out how to make great pumpkin pies. My part is to buy the pumpkin, build a fire in the outside clay oven, and put the whole pumpkin in there. After a few hours, you can stick a fork in it anywhere. It is all soft. Then Bella scoops it out, … Pumpkin Pie
Our dream is to plant a thriving church that will be good news in this neighbourhood, a place where children can come and play, where families can come for a walk, and where people can get training for things that will be helpful to them. This week a grandma came to talk to me, to … Hope
Emma took this photo of an iguana in our yard. Water lilies grow wild in this region. I planted this one in our yard. Every night it blooms, and every day it lays back down in the water. Go to Source
The community comes together for the week-end before Christmas for a Children’s event, a volleyball game, a “Marrieds vs Singles” soccer game, and other similar festivities. Via heads down the hill to help with the Children’s Christmas Event. Bella serves in the volleyball game. The Marrieds Team won over the Singles Team, so now the … Soccer and Volleyball
Natal = Merry Christmas Even though Anni and Via have lived in Canada for three and a half years, when they come home for Christmas they still jump right in, and they can still speak Portuguese. At the Children’s Christmas Party, Emma helps Aline organize an event. At the … Anni and Via are home for Christmas!
While red hibiscus flowers have yellow dots in the middle, white hibiscuses have red dots. Do you think God thought this through on purpose, or do you think He created a formula for hibiscus-flower, color-combinations, and then was Himself surprised at how beautiful they turned out? Go to Source
God values time with us, His people, and He appreciates it when we believe He will keep His promises. “And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.” Genesis 15:6 NIV “There are many reasons not to worry.” Bella Bergen, December, 2014. Go to Source
Here is a devotional thought from Bella’s journal. Apostle Paul sets a high standard for us to follow, “when we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly” 1 Cor. 4: 12b-13a. Go to Source
Two of the Girl’s Group had birthdays. Bella, Emma, and Aline lead this group while Deanna is gone. This week I made several trips to the hospital with Bruno, who got his leg broken in difficult circumstances. His sister always comes along to help Bruno get through the hospital system. She waits with him all … Who is Your Neighbor?
