This is always one of my favorite times of the year. It brings back memories of being a child and being so excited about Christmas coming. Then, it was probably more for the toys than anything else, but now looking back I can see that the most special part was spending time with family. Now that we are missionaries and live in Bolivia you might ask if there is much difference … [Read more...]
Been Busy
It has truly been a crazy couple of weeks since we arrived here in Bolivia. Thank you so much for all your prayers for us and the ministry here. We have finally found a house and with moving all of our furniture and getting the place cleaned up and painted, it has taken a couple of weeks to get moved in completely. The problem with moving our furniture is that it was stored in … [Read more...]
Birthday Bash
This past week was my 38th birthday (I know I don't look it :) and the people of the church had a surprise birthday party. Although I don't like birthday parties that much and especially surprises, we had a good time. A good number of the people from the church prepared food and my favorite, grilled pork ribs. They all waited inside the church with the lights out until we got … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to my Wife
Today is a very important day because 32 years ago one of the most special people in the world was born. I thank the Lord for my wife and the last ten years that we have had together. She is one of the most godly, kind and giving people that I know. I realize that our lives and ministry would not be even close to what they are without her. Not only is she a wonderful wife but … [Read more...]
Living in Two Worlds
That may sound like a weird title but it is a phenomenon that I am coming to realize that many missionaries face. You may be asking what are you talking about, living in two worlds. As we have now finished out first term, returned to the states for furlough, and now we are back in Bolivia I think that is the best way that I can describe it. It is as if we live in two different … [Read more...]