Yesterday, Christina told me to come out and see what the kids were up to. As I peeked out from my study cave and looked out the front door, I see Tyler and Kira working away, cleaning the sidewalk and walls of our apartment. How ironic I thought to myself. Just seconds before I was … Continue reading OUR Working Children
Tyler and Friend
This photo was taken outside of San Jose while visiting some friends Originally uploaded by gctkfam
A Surfer is Born
This past weekend we had the opportunity to get to the beach before Tyler's school started on Monday. Yup, that's right, we found a great school for Tyler. More about that later....now to the important stuff 🙂 As a dad and someone who enjoys to surf I have been hoping my son and daughter would … Continue reading A Surfer is Born
Moving on
Our days at the PMH (Providence Mission Homes) are coming to an end. We have developed some great friendships while living here. Some of our friends from here are now serving in Cameroon, Kenya, China, Mongolia, Thailand and Nepal. Tyler and Kira have made some really great friends as well. Saying goodbye has not always … Continue reading Moving on
Oscar Arias Sánchez, Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech (1987)
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)
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
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
Reflections from Costa Rica
Welcome to our new blog site! Primarily, the blog will help keep our friends and family informed as to our work, studies and family life...but you might also have to weed through some of Greg's reflections on life and play (forgive me if I ponder too much). Anyway, once I figure this thing out I … Continue reading Reflections from Costa Rica
Development and Justice 