I am home in Oregon for the present. It has been a fast ride of meeting with people daily and trying to capture for them in little five minute conversations everything that has … Read more about I’m Not The Same
My Famous Last Words
For many, I'm sure this last week was marked by rabbits, Easter candy, and Easter candy in the form of rabbits. (any holiday that give you the excuse to consume animal sized chocolate is fine … Read more about My Famous Last Words
Traditions
As the holidays rolled through, it gave me an opportunity to think about tradition. In my family, we have had various traditions through the years. On my golden birthday (you know, when your age … Read more about Traditions
I’m a Reluctant Christmas Grinch
For the past few years I have picked up the reputation of being a Christmas grinch. I regretfully say that I have spent a lot of time griping about the fact that Jingle Bells starts playing before … Read more about I’m a Reluctant Christmas Grinch
Trying to Grow Pt 2
Our spiritual growth is a pretty simple thing, we are literally just called to rest in him (Matt 11:28). Here in Nicaragua the environment is so forgiving that even I can garden. We stick … Read more about Trying to Grow Pt 2
Trying to Grow Pt 1
My friend Chris Robertson told a story of being out in an orchard one night and hearing a strange sound. He was walking among the trees in the dark and he heard a laborious groaning … Read more about Trying to Grow Pt 1
How To Absolutely Fail As A Missionary
Just in case you don’t have a lot of time and are just speed reading through this blog post to find the answer to my luring title, I’ll tell you right here. The way to absolutely fail as a … Read more about How To Absolutely Fail As A Missionary
Cosechas Part 2
Cosecha is the Spanish word for harvest. This last month we planted over 1000 fruit trees. When planting trees there are some basic principles that are very important to follow. If you plant the trees … Read more about Cosechas Part 2
Cosechas Part 1
I walk through the pothole ridden streets to the street market in Granada. Several streets as well as an indoor city block are filled with vendors selling every kind of fruit and vegetable as well as … Read more about Cosechas Part 1
