Do you Measure Up?: When I was studying Mechanical Engineering in College one of the clases that we had to take was called quality control. It was a class that taught how to maintain the quality of a product in the manufacturing process. The process was to take one out of every 20 or 50 in the production line and measure it and record the measurements on a graph … [Read more...]
March Prayer Letter
Welcome: I have heard it said that there is no second chance to make a first impression. I think that is true in many areas of life and especially in the church. The area where first impressions can be most important is when it comes to visitors that come to the church. Often, they are already uncomfortable, defensive and even looking for an excuse to not be there. Because of … [Read more...]
February Prayer Letter
Preparing Warriors: The Christian life has often been described as spiritual warfare and I think we know that is true. From our daily walk to our families we often face battles. This illustration works especially well when it comes to our service to the Lord and His will for our lives. Just like in any battle, what we need most to be able to win, is warriors that are prepared … [Read more...]
January Prayer Letter
Special Christmas: Christmas is always a special time here in Bolivia. Even though, for us, it is a little hard to get in the “Christmas” mood because the temperature is usually in the 80’s it is still a great time with family and our church. Things are a little different here also in the way that Christmas is celebrated. As in many Latin countries the main celebration … [Read more...]
December Prayer Letter
How to Make it to the End of the Month: Each one of us is called to be faithful stewards or administrators of the things the Lord allows us to have. This includes not only our money but also our time, talents, family and possessions. What most people don’t realize is that the Word of God is full of teaching that can help us be better stewards of these things. If we are … [Read more...]