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Our accommodations for Monday were very nice. Comfy bed. Warm water. Nice breakfast with cafe con leche, eggs, toast, and blackberry juice. We soon departed and began our 8 hour journey to Esmeraldes. We started in the mountains near 10,000 feet in elevation. About 2 1/2 hours later we were closer to sea level. TheContinue reading “Travel Tuesday”

In less than a week, I, along with two other men, will be headed south to meet a missionary couple in Ecuador. We want to get to know the missionaries and capture their vision for the area. Hopefully, we can bring their vision back to the churches within the Western Region of Georgia Baptist MissionContinue reading “Ecuador Missions (The Pandemic Episode)”

I don’t typically speak out on matters of national prominence, at least not publicly or on social media. I have many of those conversations privately. I’ve discussed at length my thoughts about our nation’s and state’s response to COVID-19. I have my thoughts on the veracity of the pandemic and the constitutionality of “shutdowns,” butContinue reading “Incomplete Thoughts on Murder”

Oftentimes God breaks us to the extent that we have nowhere to turn but to Him. Who hears but the one who is listening? Who listens but the one desperate for good news? Who finds but the one who seeks? Who seeks but the one desperate for fulfillment? God is not more appealing to theContinue reading “The Good Life”

This title is a rough interpretation of Moses’ words at the end of Exodus 5. Moses, the man who’d been called by God from the midst of the burning bush and performed miracles with his shepherd’s staff, is now challenging God to uphold His word. As bold as this appears, and it is quite bold,Continue reading “I’ve done my part, now where are you God?”

So much has been said about love. Poets pen emotions into words. Musicians charm the masses with their instruments. Vocalist croon sentiments causing folks to go weak in the knees…all attempting to define, or capture the essence of, love. But perhaps love isn’t expressed so much in word as in deed. This advent season weContinue reading “Advent Meditation — Love”

It was an ordinary night…the shepherds caring for their flocks, probably grumbling, as old men do, about the government and the census being taken by Augustus. Yet it was a night like no other…suddenly, an angel, beaming with the glory of God shared with them, “Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings ofContinue reading “Advent Meditation – Joy”

And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Peace on earth, good will to men…Is this a reality? Lately it seems that our world is anything but peaceful. “Wars and rumors ofContinue reading “Advent Meditation — Peace”

At this time of advent, as we anticipate things to come, we would do well to first look back. Let’s journey to the first century. After all, the nation of Israel would often recount its history. They would tell of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They would celebrate how the Lord used Moses to lead theirContinue reading “Advent Meditation – Hope”

I know I haven’t updated in a couple days but they’ve seen long days. Fruitful days but long days. Also, I wasn’t sure how to put into words all that I’ve witnessed the last couple days…but I’ll try. (Warning, long post) Thursday and Friday, we spent all afternoon in a local park. The guys playedContinue reading “Quito Experiment, Days 5 & 6”