This past week I, Katie, had the opportunity to participate in a children’s and family ministry connection event. As part of the event I co-lead a peer learning experience with Pastor Colleen Nelson. Our learning experience was based on the …
One of our favorite things about visiting Chicago (among with a number of many other things) is the opportunity to have a little taste of Colombia. This week and past weekend Julio and I were in Chicago for interviews and …
Today, for the first time, I wrote the date “2016.” Happy New Year! We spent New Years Eve in Minnesota, with Julio arriving that evening from St. Louis where he had participated in the Urbana Mission Conference. And while we …
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
This is the Scripture we read …
As we’ve been traveling and meeting new people, some of the most common questions we get are, “How did you end up serving in Latin America? How did you two meet?” I, Katie, usually begin by saying, “Well, it all …
Right after high school Julio moved from his hometown to the big city of Bogota to find work. It was 1995 and shortly after he arrived in Bogota he was invited to visit a Covenant Church. It was there that …
Diana has always been someone that I, Katie, have looked up to. She is a wife, mother, teacher, faithful disciple of Jesus, servant, and friend. Diana and I met when Julio and I first got married. The past three and …
“We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” …
There is something so life-giving about going away on a retreat. This month Julio and I have both had the opportunity to participate in a retreat, which has allowed us the chance to spend some much needed time in nature, …
The past few months have been full of change for our family. It’s one thing to handle change and new places and new people as an adult and it’s another thing to handle it as a child. So it has …