A Child Made into God

December 26, 2014

They say that once a woman near Las Moras made her daughter into a god. A cult grew up around her; her mother would take her around and have her prophecy for money. People would pay just to shake her hand, believing that it would bring them good luck. People followed her around and tuned […]

Good News, Great Joy

January 22, 2014

When I was a little girl my dad would often comment on the line in the Christmas story that says, “Behold I bring you good news of great joy which shall be for all people.” Essentially the angels were announcing what missionaries would continue to proclaim thousands of years later. There is good news. When the […]

The Night Before Christmas (in the Tribe)

December 19, 2012

‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through Las Moras, The donkeys are braying some out-of-tune chorus. One strand of low-energy lights is aglow, And we hope that it won’t run our batteries too low. A cute little pine tree’s propped up on one shelf And our coworkers just forced us all to watch Elf. […]

Merry Christmas from Las Moras!

December 16, 2011

Merry Christmas from Mexico! Our team is currently out in the city completing the paperwork necessary to stay and minister in this country. We are enjoying the hot showers, cold drinks, and internet that go along with civilization. Besides filling out forms, we will do some canning, buy supplies, and get ready for our return […]