The holidays have ended and slowly but surely things are returning to their normal routine (if there is such a thing). On Saturday a core group of the young adults met to finish outlining and writing the project proposal for …
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Celebrating Christmas
Christmas in Colombia is special. The month of December is one of friends and family coming together to eat, share, laugh, pray, sing. We look forward to the ways that we are able to share with those around us. This …
Road Trip
Colombia is a beautiful country. Everywhere you go there is beauty. This past week we took advantage of the boys having some time off from school and set out on a road trip that took us to a part of …
A day to play
Even adults need time to play! Our friends here who are pastors work so hard. They are dedicated to their congregation and serve in a multitude of ways. They are constantly on the go, officiating weddings, funerals, counseling individuals and …
Why GivingTuesday
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
Today is GivingTuesday and it has me thinking about why we give. I know that people are motivated to …
Next Steps
It is always encouraging to see ministry moving forward and to see people coming together to use their gifts and talents in the service of others. This is what we witnessed in November as participated in various meetings to talk …
A new place
This past weekend we had the privilege of traveling with Pastor Carlos to visit a new work that has begun in his home town of Manizales. It was a 5+ hour car trip, through winding mountains, past the Cauca river, …
This is just the beginning
“What does it mean to be peacemakers in a country whose history is filled with violence and armed conflict? How does the Bible give us a basis for developing a theology of peace and reconciliation that is lived out in …
Preparations
We often get the question, “What does a typical day or week look like for you?” With which we typically answer, “There isn’t a typical day or week.” So much depends on what is on our schedule for that month, …
A new generation
This past Saturday the sanctuary of the Covenant Church in El Bagre was filled with adolescents. This has become the norm on Saturdays where 47 adolescents come together to participate in a program offered by Nueva Generación that equips churches …