Christina and I are on the verge of celebrating ten years together. Thanks to our friends Randy and Dora for watching the kids, we just "snuck" away for a beach trip that we won't forget anytime soon. It has been an amazing adventure being married to Christina. Our first couple of years were spent in … Continue reading 10 years and growing….
Father’s Day
This past father's day was so awesome. Not only did Christina let me sleep in (which is a rariety in our family) but she made me an incredible breakfast and pretty much spoiled me all day. Tyler and Kira gave me some neat drawings and throughout the day told me how much they loved me. … Continue reading Father’s Day
Children and the Church
ESEPA and VIVA Latin America (www.redviva.org) held a seminar at ESEPA Seminary recently on the need to work with children. We had a great turn out with nearly 30 Sunday School teachers and church leaders concerned reaching out to children at risk. I shared the morning session with Alexander Cabezas of Viva on looking at … Continue reading Children and the Church
Tyler and Kira enjoying life
This is a "jacuzzi" we have on our deck...now don't get to thinking we live in a resort. The jacuzzi hasn't worked for years! We have turned it into a kiddie pool for Tyler and Kira for those rare warm days up here on the mountain. Anyone want to come down and fix a jacuzzi?
God’s Global Mission Force.
god_s-new-global-force-in-mission Here's the power points from the message at MHC on April 6th.
News from Calif
I arrived here last Tuesday (the 25th) and jumped right into some meetings at Fuller. The meetings that I and others were invited to was the Consultation of the Global Alliance for Holistic Child Development (HCD). Basically, we gathered to discuss how we have progressed from last years meetings in Chiang Mai, Thailand and to … Continue reading News from Calif
So. Cal. Visit
Two weeks ago we asked that you would pray for our need for more monthly support. Thank you for lifting up this need. Our pastor here recently preached on Philippians 4 and the contentment that Apostle Paul expresses about his life regardless of his needs. It was a good reminder to us of God's faithfulness … Continue reading So. Cal. Visit
Internet Fast
We have been in a new home now for nearly a month. Here are a few pictures of the place. We are up in the mountains east of San Jose. It has been a real refuge for us. We do not have internet connection at this point in case you are wondering why we have … Continue reading Internet Fast
Costa Rica Ranks 5th in eco-friendliness
A news alert just arrived in my in-box stating that Costa Rica was rated 5th on the environmental scoreboard at the DAVOS World Economic Forum. That is so cool! Not surprising given the nation's quest for carbon neutrality by 2025. For more on this, see the AFP report.
Reflections from the bus
Partly out of my re-commitment to reduce my carbon footprint I took the bus today. I also took it because it just worked better for our hectic family schedule. I have been a little hesitant to take the bus to the seminary given I often carry my laptop with me. I just can't afford to … Continue reading Reflections from the bus
Development and Justice 