As we approach 2009, we are mindful of the challenges ahead for our world and many of our friends and family. The economic situation has been quite challenging to many friends and supporters. ESEPA has also been struck with its difficulties as foundations and supporters have communicated their lack of funding for 2009. Despite all … Continue reading Ministerial Goals for 2009
A SCANDALOUS AFFAIR
As I ponder this years Christmas, the snow is falling outside the window. I am fortunate that I am blessed enough to be sitting inside, with family and a warm fire to enjoy. I am mindful that for many people Christmas is a difficult time. How different the snow makes me feel this year. This … Continue reading A SCANDALOUS AFFAIR
Snow, Snow and More Snow
We have been enjoying our Oregon sabbatical together as a family. We have been at Christina's folks home here at the Oasis (www.lifeimpactoregon.org) in Sunriver now for about a week and a half and it has been snowing on most days. This has given our kids some great play days outside despite some very cold … Continue reading Snow, Snow and More Snow
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
Oregon tour moves to Klamath Falls
We arrived in Klamath Falls just prior to Thanksgiving and have been enjoying our time with my parents. Prior to our arrival here we spent the week in Portland and enjoyed some of our favorite hang out areas as we reconnected with new and old friends. One of our favorite spots is Multnomah falls. Tyler … Continue reading Oregon tour moves to Klamath Falls
America – Through the Eyes of a Child
Several months ago we decided that a trip to visit supporters and friends here in Oregon was needed, not to mention wanting to give Tyler and Kira the opportunity to see their cousins, uncles and aunts and grandparents. After a long trip on Wednesday we arrived in Portland. We almost did not get out of … Continue reading America – Through the Eyes of a Child
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