Archive for May, 2006

Reflections on the Mexican Adventure

I think what strikes me the most is the hospitality of the remote villages. Of course, we were the special gringos from “estado unidos” and that was flattering for them. In addition, our white skin and tall stature was somewhat of a status symbol, children stared at us all the time and giggled. This hospitality ...

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Back to Civilization in Mexico

CLICK ON THESE PICTURES TO SEE THEM ENLARGED!!! We just came down from the mountains and wanted to post a little news. We saw a lot of people get touched through the message of God’s love. It wasn’t some fancy teaching. It was the simple message the no matter what, God is completely and overwhelmingly ...

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Mexico Missions in T-minus 8 Hours

It’s late, I have to go to bed. But tomorrow, it’s off to serve the people of Santillo, Mexico. I’ll have much to share, I’m sure. If I can find the internet, I’ll post along the way. Good night.

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Rather Be Right or Have Peace?

How many arguments would be avoided if I sought peace rather than my own “rightness”? I think a lot of us could ask that question. It happens the moment we get into conversation crossing the line of communication and instead becoming forceful, accusational and defensive. Whether out of insecurity, defiance, conquest… What is it that ...

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Turning 35

An eventful day of hanging with my friends. After church, we went out for lunch, watched one of my favorite movies (“Say Anything”), and watched some Ultimate Fighting re-runs. It’s so important to realize who your friends are, to appreciate them and spend time together. Thank God for friends.

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