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Santo Viernes – Good Friday

Hello, all y’all! We love the hearts that our boys have for Jesus. On the day that Jesus was crucified, we are focusing on Christ and the immense love that God has for us all. They are often exploring and thinking of who He is on a deeper level and we wanted to share someContinue reading “Santo Viernes – Good Friday”

Misplaced hope

The directness of scripture is absolutely fascinating. I often find myself overthinking scripture (it is often very direct) or underthinking scripture (assuming I know more than I do). I have read 1 Peter 3:15 more than a handful of times and assumed I know the answer, but what exactly is my response to this directive? 1Continue reading “Misplaced hope”

I don’t know you, but I know I love you.

It may sound naive, perhaps even presumptuous, but I can assure you – whether I know you or not, I love you. As a Christian, if I am to truly call myself that, I am commanded to love you. Not only if you love me, or if you do not offend me, but I amContinue reading “I don’t know you, but I know I love you.”

“Where are we going, Mom?”

“Where are we going, Mom?” my son asked me when it was time for us to leave the house again. We are selling our house and it was our seventh showing in as many days. For each showing we had to get the house ‘show ready’ (i.e. make it look like a model home whereContinue reading ““Where are we going, Mom?””

ABWE training!

We had such a wonderful experience at the ABWE Short Term Field Prep orientation! The staff were wonderful, the wisdom was bountiful, and we certainly feel more ready than ever. We feel so blessed that God led us to ABWE. We are more prepared to enter the field and are stepping out into the bigContinue reading “ABWE training!”

Ecuador 2018 – Week 2: 8/25-8/31

Our week two team, which included Jess and Mason, served alongside church and community leaders from Iglesia Biblica Cristiana and La Cocha, a neighboring community. During the morning hours, we were able to care for the churches in both communities through facility revitalization activities. Mason loved being able to help paint a church building inContinue reading “Ecuador 2018 – Week 2: 8/25-8/31”

Ecuador 2018 – Week 1: 8/18-8/25

Trinity Bible Church’s week one team, which included Carter and Amy, volunteered with Iglesia Biblica Cristiana’s Vacation Bible School, held at nearby Nueva Vida Campamento. The Monday through Friday program culminated in each of the age levels performing a skit for their parents and family on Saturday morning. Amy and Carter had the joy ofContinue reading “Ecuador 2018 – Week 1: 8/18-8/25”