June 12, 2009. Join the movement to end child labor. Check out the enclosed information and get involved. click on World Day 2009 The World Day Against Child Labour aims to promote awareness and action to tackle child labour. Support for the World Day has been growing each year. In 2009 we look forward to … Continue reading World Day 2009: Give girls a chance: End child labor
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“Daddy, but I don’t want to go to church”
Have you ever heard those words before? I just did. So what to do? When we first moved here to Costa Rica, we heard those words frequently from our kids, but in the last year, less regularly. When I first asked him, why? He said, "because I want to play with my toys." In thinking … Continue reading “Daddy, but I don’t want to go to church”
COMPS
I am in comprehensive exams all week for PhD at Fuller. Probably shouldn't do much blogging this week, but prayers are appreciated!!! Topics are: Theology of Mission, Urban Studies and Mission History. You will hear laughter from your corner of the world come Thursday afternoon upon completing my last one....which just prepares the way for … Continue reading COMPS
Rereading Scripture – mutual ground for multi-generational-sensitive Bible reading
Here are some more thoughts (a follow up from previous post) on rereading Scripture from a contextually sensitive interpretation: ________________________________ The practice of hermeneutics is one that needs to be carefully treaded upon, but one that must be consulted if we are to read the Bible for the sake of our children as Nolan Fewell … Continue reading Rereading Scripture – mutual ground for multi-generational-sensitive Bible reading
de bible
Just ran across this great quote in an old book. "Unexpected News: Reading the Bible with Third World Eyes" by Robert McAfee Brown. I'll let you guess what it says about my politics, but doubtless we will disagree on the power found in God's Word. Give it a try! It might just change your life … Continue reading de bible
ESEPA and Lifebranch International
It has been insanely busy around here lately, but wanted to share all the good things we have been experiencing. We are hosting a couple who are the founders of Lifebranch ministries. We invited Wil and Jacquie Chevalier last year to host some seminars here at ESEPA. They have been focusing this weekend on working … Continue reading ESEPA and Lifebranch International
A Costa Rica Sunset @ Playa Hermosa
Just another beautiful Costa Rican sunset at the beach (not to mention great surf) Met up with my brother this past weekend to share some waves in the warm pacific. Wish I had a picture of the iguana that bit my finger while trying to feed it some papaya. Last time I will do that! … Continue reading A Costa Rica Sunset @ Playa Hermosa
Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Targets Venezuela
I returned last Wednesday from an amazing week in Venezuela. I and others were invited to help launch the child abuse prevention campaign called "Buen Trato." It was a fascinating week of teaching, listening and building friendships. The Youth For Christ team from Uruguay called "Claves" did an amazing job in leading us all through … Continue reading Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Targets Venezuela
Reflections from the Community
I just returned from Venezuela and will write more about my trip in a couple of days, but wanted to share this reflection. It was one of those therapuetic experiences that God is good enough to give us once in a while. As many of you are aware, this is the organization where our family … Continue reading Reflections from the Community
Bolivia case study report
Just a quick post to say that my Bolivia case study report focusing on empowering children has been posted on 180 degrees - Global Alliance with Street Children's website: http://www.180degreesalliance.org (click on "new 180 degree report" top right hand corner)
Development and Justice 