Given we are packing up (literally) all of our stuff and preparing for our move to Costa Rica in 2 months, I did a little browsing this morning as Tyler and Kira were watching "Curious George." I came across the acceptance speech of Oscar Arias, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987. He is, … Continue reading Oscar Arias Sánchez, Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech (1987)
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Happy Birthday Tyler
Our Tyler turned 5 this month and had his birthday party last weekend. It's hard to believe our little guy has turned 5. Just tonight Christina and I sat outside watching him ride around on his bike, racing and crashing his way around the small playground area out front here at the Providence Mission Homes. … Continue reading Happy Birthday Tyler
In Memoriam of Dr. Paul G. Hiebert
Someone who has certainly had an impact on my life, primarily through his writings, has been that of Paul G. Hiebert. Dr. Hiebert died on March 11, 2007 of Cancer at the age of 74. Dr. Hiebert taught Anthropology and missions at Fuller Seminary from 1977-1990 , prior to his work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity … Continue reading In Memoriam of Dr. Paul G. Hiebert
Kira’s Big Birthday Bash
I am a little behind these days on my writing (well, actually, just about everything), but thought that Kira's birthday certainly deserves my attention. On February 17th Kira turned three years old. I can't believe how fast she is growing up! It seemed like just yesterday our little girl was born. She continues to be … Continue reading Kira’s Big Birthday Bash
ESEPA Seminary in Costa Rica
As we continue down this road toward preparing for life in Costa Rica, we often stand in awe of how God is moving in our own lives and preparing the way for our future ministry. Part of our vision has been to work along side the Christian Church in developing a training program that focuses … Continue reading ESEPA Seminary in Costa Rica
A Sunriver Retreat
After a delicious Christmas meal and great time at my parents house in San Clemente, we hit the road at 3AM on December 26th for Sunriver, OR, where Christina's folks live and run a pastor and missionary retreat center. After a very long day, we arrived in Sunriver at about 8PM. The worse part of … Continue reading A Sunriver Retreat
Reflections from Colombia – IV Encuentro Latinoamericano
Last week I returned from Paipa, Colombia. Paipa is a small town in the Boyacá state, four hours from the capital city of Bogotá. It is located in a beautiful agricultural region and is known for its peaceful community in a country at civil war. I was involved in two events there. The first event … Continue reading Reflections from Colombia – IV Encuentro Latinoamericano
COLOMBIA . . . HERE I COME
As I prepare for the upcoming trip in Boyacá, Colombia, I am reminded of Chuck Van Engen's definition of mission. Chuck says: "Mission is the intentional crossing of barriers from Church to non-church to proclaim by word and deed the coming of the Kingdom of God in Jesus Christ, through the Church’s participation in God’s … Continue reading COLOMBIA . . . HERE I COME
The T-Ball Sagas
The coaching of the Orange Lions continues. . . If you haven't ever watched a group of 3 and 4 year-old's play T-ball, your missing out! Perhaps its because I'm the coach, but I am very impressed with this group of kiddos. One little player on the team is probably a future hall of famer. … Continue reading The T-Ball Sagas
Development and Justice 