What I anticipated was going to be just another conference, has been anything but that. Ya, plenty of papers have been read in fine academic style, but what has really stood out are those that I have met and become reacquainted with from previous ministry and international gatherings. In the words of Steve Bevans - … Continue reading Reflections from Korea
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
Nouwen On “The Gift of Friendship”
Friendships are one of those things we seldom truly value in the company of those we call friends, yet when it comes down to it, friends are a gift from God that should be cherished. Nouwen viewed friends this way but also understood that they were a gift from God, and not a replacement of … Continue reading Nouwen On “The Gift of Friendship”
Strategic Impact: Multiplying our Effectiveness Among Children at Risk
We are now in Sunriver, Oregon with Christina's parents at the OASIS RETREAT CENTER - see http://www.lifeimpactoregon.org/for more info on the retreat center and their ministries. Given it is O degrees (f) outside and snowing I found some time to write a little. Andy Sexton of Oasis international was nice enough to let me piggy … Continue reading Strategic Impact: Multiplying our Effectiveness Among Children at Risk
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
Thanksgiving Feast in Costa Rica
I don't know about you, but I am still recovering from stuffing myself on Thanksgiving. We spent Thanksgiving with nearly 50 adults and kids up on the mountain east of San Jose at a beautiful retreat center. It was a really great time. Our good friend Martha Jeavons and Christina organized the whole event and … Continue reading Thanksgiving Feast in Costa Rica
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
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
Development and Justice 