Meet Some Amazing Boys

We worked to help some amazing boys. The orphanage in Barahona was part of last week’s mission effort. Today, I’d like to introduce you to some of these incredible boys. I am sure you will want to help them as well. The good news is, there is more than one...

Mission Report

  We have had a good week. Every mission needs good communication. And while we have had no trouble communicating with each other, communication with home has been a challenge. So, the following will bring you up to date and let you know all is well with us....

Birthday: Dominican Style

Working in missions means being a student of culture. In this case, it’s the Dominican culture. And even here, the more I learn about a culture tells me there is still more to learn. This came into focus with my Dad’s birthday. Distance keeps us from being...
Palm Sunday: My Place And Passion

Palm Sunday: My Place And Passion

When you think of Palm Sunday, what do you think of? Where do you see yourself in the account of this memorable day? Where should you see yourself in these events? What can this day teach us about daily living in 2025? Let’s answer those questions! Palm Sunday:...

How to Survive Going to Church

“Going to church” is something of a metaphor. The phrase describes someone’s religious, devotional life. Should we be part of a church? Yes. Jesus died to establish the Church. Scripture has many instructions and admonitions for its mission and our...

Mission: Improve Life – The Essential First Step

Improving life! What does that bring to mind? A newer car or bigger house? Maybe you thought of a vacation home. Some would think about greater investment returns or retirement income. It might be anything. If your mission is to improve life, what do you improve...

Backyard Lessons: Weeds, Words, and Work

What do you think of when you pull weeds out of your yard? Weeds have been known to cause ‘words’ as people work to remove them. Last week, God used weeds in my yard to show me an incredible connection. I was amazed and blessed and I hope sharing it will...

Don’t Sweat It, A Good Friday Point

Sweat! When you wipe your forehead or your face do you think of sin? Probably not. But maybe you should! In a previous post we saw just one aspect of sin’s effect on the ground (see post). So how is sweat part of Good Friday? Sweat – Good Friday Genesis...