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Originally posted 10/28/2010 When I left my house in South Georgia on Sunday afternoon, I thought to myself, “It’s been 5 years since Katrina. I don’t know if that will be the primary focus of this class or not, but it’s time to move on.” From my perspective, people suffer through fires, earthquakes, tornados, andContinue reading “Reflections on a Recent Trip to New Orleans”

Thursday, May 30, 2024 from Ecuador I’m not sure how, but I forgot to mention something that happened Tuesday. After breakfast, our group went down to Steve and Carol’s house. We heard their testimony of how they were called to Ecuador and how they were called to remain, even after IMB pulled out. Their storyContinue reading “No Other Name”

Wednesday, May 29, 2024  I woke up Wednesday morning to the sound of the rain on the tin roof. It would have been easy to stay in bed but I had a couple thoughts that helped me rise this morning: (1) the coffee sure is good (2) this is our last day to see theContinue reading “Keep My Hands on the Plow: Luke 9:62”

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from Patate, Ecuador With Day 1 under our belts, Day 2 should operate much more smoothly, unless of course it rains, which it did. We weren’t really sure how the school would respond since there’s an old belief here that the rain will make you sick. It was never a heavyContinue reading “VBS Day 2”

Monday, May 27, 2024 from Patate, Ecuador All the prep work. All the prayers. All the scripture study. All the coat hangers, glue bottles, boxes of Cheeze-Its, inflatables, and frisbees, came down to today. It was our first day of VBS. We planned for 100 kids but discovered there are 106 kids enrolled in theContinue reading “VBS Day 1”

Sunday, May 26, 2024 Yesterday there was a wedding at the camp and what we thought was the praise team may have actually been the wedding party winding down last night. Either way, they serenaded Larry, Josh, Chase, and me along with Jeremy and Jackie, who’s room is right next to ours late into theContinue reading “The Lord’s Day, in Patate”

Patate, Ecuador Saturday, May 25, 2024  Our team of 14 made it to Quito and got a night’s rest at the Holiday Inn near the airport on Friday. The next morning started early with a huge all-you-can eat breakfast, except for soft drinks which cost extra, but the coffee, fresh fruit, breads, eggs, and shrimpContinue reading “Adjustment Day”

A Good Friday Reflection They came to a place called Golgotha a place whose name means “The Place of the Skull.” As I understand it, there’s a hill outside Jerusalem presumed to be the place where crucifixions took place. The side of this hill has a few caves that create a skull-like image. It’s notContinue reading “Look to Jesus and Find Grace”

In the movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, two friends discuss the ethics of theft. The exchange is lighthearted and amusing yet surprisingly enlightening.  Pete: You miserable little snake! You stole from my kin!Ulysses Everett McGill: Who was fixin’ to betray us.Pete: You didn’t know that at the time.Ulysses Everett McGill: So I borrowed itContinue reading “O Truth, Where Art Thou?”

July 27, 2023 This morning we made our way north toward Quito into the city of Pujilí to observe a medical clinic and meet Pastor Felix Torres. This was day 4 for the medical clinic with 6 doctors, 3 dentists, 2 pharmacists, and many nurses, translators, and other volunteers. Most of the medical professionals cameContinue reading “Senoia to Ambato: Day 4”