Can you believe it? We are celebrating 18 years since the establishment of the Convention on the rights of the child, yet the US has still not ratified this important piece of international law that seeks to protect children. The only other country not to ratify this law is Somalia...who would have thought, the US … Continue reading US: Ratify the UN Covention on the Right of the Child
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A Visit from India
This past week we had Steve (can't post last name due to security reasons) and his Dad (also Steve) visit for some R&R (couldn't help but be hospitable and hit the surf with them) and for several meetings with ESEPA students and our small Christian community we are forming here in San José. Steve and … Continue reading A Visit from India
One smart little girl!!
A few years ago while we were stopping in the MSO (LAM's Miami Service Office in FL) we stopped in to talk with Danny Levi, LAM's Pastor to missionaries. Our daughter Kira found a book on the shelf entitled, "Infant Baptism" and pretended to read the book in a corner. I say pretended because she … Continue reading One smart little girl!!
An Exegesis of San José
This has taken a little longer than I wanted it too, but finally some news on our night out as a urban mission class. As mentioned earlier, we left the class room and took to the streets (probably where urban mission should begin). Each student had chosen a particular area to focus on such as: … Continue reading An Exegesis of San José
EXEGESIS IN THE CITY
As part of our urban mission class we will be performing an "exegesis in the city"....say what??? Yeah, that's what my class asked. A few years ago, while working on my MA at Fuller I was in an urban mission class and part of a class exercise was focused on interpreting the city. It really … Continue reading EXEGESIS IN THE CITY
Understanding God’s Heart for Children
This is a new book on Understanding God's Heart for Children. It is based on Viva Network’s 2005 Cutting Edge conference. This book delves into the theological foundation for ministry to children at risk by tracing the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Practitioners, teachers, and theologians develop seven key themes that provide an overview … Continue reading Understanding God’s Heart for Children
Missions Week at ESEPA
This past week we had a great Mission Emphasis week at ESEPA. The week included a former Uzbekistan worker, with his family now planning to work in an undisclosed Asian country. On the closing evening we enjoyed an Uzbek meal together. This was my first time to really experience an Uzbek meal, and it was … Continue reading Missions Week at ESEPA
2008 Elections
Who do you most match up with for the 2008 presidential elections? This is kind of a fun (and frustrating) survey to find out who you are most in-line with. If you want to know who I was most in line with politically, you'll have to ask me. Have fun! http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/candidate-match-game.htm
Piñatas
I just think piñatas are so cool. I know I have written about them before, so I won't get into that again other than to say that it is a great way to celebrate friend's birthdays (ya, even us big kids) and it creates community (as long as no one fights over the candy right?). … Continue reading Piñatas
It’s about Perspective!
Just found this e-newsletter from a friend and mentor very encouraging. We just spent about three weeks with our floor torn up looking for a leaky water pipe. Yes it was an "inconvenience," but after reading this commentary I see things a little different now. Like Harold says, "it's all about perspective." ________________________ October 2007 … Continue reading It’s about Perspective!
Development and Justice 