Renewed Vision for 2016

January 17, 2016

Jesus said to His disciples: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:19-20 […]

Consent to Be Loved

May 5, 2015

A number of years before moving down here to Mexico I served on a team at our home church to help set the direction for the adult Sunday morning classes. I remember one of our first meetings it became clear that while we all brought many different positive elements to the table, we also brought […]

In Remembrance of Me

March 29, 2013

“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave it unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.” -Luke 22:19 Last night our family had the Passover Seder (a shortened and modified version). It was a little late, but fit nicely with […]

Growing Along with Each Other

December 29, 2012

I try to never work out. I think I am allergic to physical activity. Anytime I exert energy, I break out in sweat and my heart starts racing, not to mention I feel out of breath. Afterwards, the next day, my muscles feel sore. Recently, however, I got my hands on some professional jump ropes […]

These Are A Few of My Favorite Truths

August 9, 2012

When you walk into our home, the first thing that might catch your eye is the large painting that greets you upon your entrance. Beth painted it several months ago and it serves not only as decoration for an otherwise boring wall, but as a vital reminder to us about what is most important in […]

Free… to Live for Him

January 21, 2012

Trusting in Jesus Christ isn’t a matter of being perfect, its a matter of being forgiven for being imperfect. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn […]

Our Tropical “Winter Wonderland”

December 18, 2011

Christmas day is only a week and a half away and Jude has often been found laying on his side under our Christmas tree gazing at his presents repeating to himself in a comforting tone, “Just wait, just wait, just wait”. 😀 The anticipation is growing for our first Christmas celebration in our village! Wow. […]

Earning Grace

September 27, 2011

A few years ago a friend and I were at a missions conference when we got into a discussion about the “right” way to eat bananas. I laughed at first, but after hearing his arguments, I became convinced that he was on to something. The first thing he shared with me was how bananas grow […]

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Holiness

September 12, 2011

A few years ago I was riding down to Pennsylvania with our soon-to-be youth pastor and some of the youths from our high school ministry for a rafting trip. Most of the drive was spent listening to music that I’d never heard of and talking about sports I’ve never had any interest in playing. Sometime […]

Eternal Acceptance in Him

June 14, 2011

Every once in a while I take some time to reflect on God’s grace and my life before & after I trusted in Christ. I don’t do this to beat myself up, but rather as a refresher course in the goodness of God in spite of my shortcomings. My life was a train wreck before […]