It wasn’t quite as we imagined it, when we signed up for World Vision’s Virtual Global 6K for Water, with the Serve Globally ECC team. Little did we know we would still be under quarantine restrictions the time the …
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Extended
Just yesterday I was thinking, “Ok, only 7 more days in the quarantine…we can do this.” Then last night it was announced it will be extended through May 11th…so not 7 more days, 21 more days. That was enough to …
Joy
Each day, I have been trying to name those things for which I am thankful; those things that bring me joy. Some days it is easier than others. Saturday was one of those days as I got to “connect” with …
Name that bird
While we live in the city, we live up the mountain a bit and one of the things we love about where we live is the nature around us. We are woken up daily by the sound of birds chirping. …
Images from Quarantine
What a strange two weeks it has been. I realized today that it has been over 13 days since my boys have left the house. And I literally mean left the house, beyond the garage. We did have one day …
Change of plans
Watching the news last night and seeing the worldwide effect of the COVID – 19 was sobering and overwhelming. So in the midst of so much unknown and suffering we continue to seek God and worship him (Psalm 95) and …
Youth leaders begin formational journey together
What does it mean to be a youth leader in a local church? How are we equipped to lead others? Where can we come together with other youth leaders for sharing, learning, and an opportunity to grow in our own …
Another beginning
This past weekend, a group of new students from the metropolitan area of Medellin participated in the first module in the Certificate in Old Testament. They met at Shalom Covenant Church on Friday night and all day Saturday and were …
Creativity on display
Creativity is something I highly value and wish I had more of. I love seeing the creativity of other people. That is something that inspires me as I visit schools, projects and churches here – to see the creativity of …
A day to play and dream together
There is something so rejuvenating about getting out of the traffic of the city and into nature, with its trees, streams, plants, and flowers. The fresh air, the sound of running water – always do my mind and heart good. …