Interesting article on military abolition in Costa Rica (see below). While there is still a way to go in forming a country of peace, the article rightly points out that Costa Rica is moving towards creating a culture of peace. Perhaps the bigger piece that is missing is the idea of bibilical shalom, which takes … Continue reading Costa Rica Celebrating 60 Years of Military Abolition
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Oregon tour moves to Klamath Falls
We arrived in Klamath Falls just prior to Thanksgiving and have been enjoying our time with my parents. Prior to our arrival here we spent the week in Portland and enjoyed some of our favorite hang out areas as we reconnected with new and old friends. One of our favorite spots is Multnomah falls. Tyler … Continue reading Oregon tour moves to Klamath Falls
America – Through the Eyes of a Child
Several months ago we decided that a trip to visit supporters and friends here in Oregon was needed, not to mention wanting to give Tyler and Kira the opportunity to see their cousins, uncles and aunts and grandparents. After a long trip on Wednesday we arrived in Portland. We almost did not get out of … Continue reading America – Through the Eyes of a Child
Tyler’s Art
Tyler's art was recently featured at an art show here in San José. We went downtown to the Costa Rican American Cultural Center where those who were up for awards were invited. It was a big deal. There were probably 25 private schools represented. Tyler didn't win, but still, just getting invited to the show … Continue reading Tyler’s Art
YWAM CAR school
This is a school worth checking out if you want to be trained in ministry to children at risk. I and others involved in the CAR movement will be teaching in it. Looks to be very promising! Children at Risk School Introducing... For the first time in Central America, University of the Nation's "Children at … Continue reading YWAM CAR school
Toybox – Fountains of Dust Book Tour
If you just happen to be lucky enough to be in the UK this fall, you might want to check out the following tour that includes a focus on a cause that is precious to me: Street living and working children of Bolivia and South America. Angela Murray, who I work with at 180 degrees … Continue reading Toybox – Fountains of Dust Book Tour
The Devil’s Miner
We finished off the missions week at ESEPA watching a documentary called the Devil's Miner. I highly recommend this documentary. It focuses on two brothers aged 14 and 12 who work in a silver mine on the mountain Cerro Rico. Cerro Rico is located just outside of Potosi, Bolivia. I did not have the opportunity … Continue reading The Devil’s Miner
Mission’s Week at ESEPA
We are gearing up for mission's week at ESEPA focused on Matthew 25:40: "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'" If you are around the San Jose area, come and join us. Here's the horario: Lunes: … Continue reading Mission’s Week at ESEPA
Holistic Child Development conference in Quito
Here's our group shot from Quito to prove we were all actually there and not on vacation like some suspect 🙂
Street-living children in pre-independent Quito?
Upon finishing up the consultation at SEMISUD, Steve Bartell and I went treasure hunting. We visited the national archive of history here in Quito. I was tipped off by a journal article describing the possibility that children lived on the streets of the city. This was indeed confirmed! Several historical court cases focus on defending … Continue reading Street-living children in pre-independent Quito?
