Month: June 2010

I am so tired. I need Jesus as much now as I have ever realized.  I am so worn out. I am not sure why. But I am so tired and cranky. Today was awesome! We went to the Quito Museum of Science today. The boys loved it. Then we went to the mall and…

Please scroll down just a bit to see an updated pic of Mr. Russells tombstone. I didnt realize it wasnt working the first time.  It was posted a few days ago.

This is Roberto and I in Sunday School the first Sunday we were on our mission trip. Roberto is a hero of mine. He is Ecuadorian. He has an awesome godly wife. He speaks fluent English and Spanish. He translated for me twice when I preached. He and his wife serve the Lord so faithfully…

That was Eli’s weight yesterday at the hospital. I didn’t know what it converted to until I just now looked it up. Wow! That is over 36 lbs. I am hoping that something was wrong there. That is huge. I knew that he was getting heavy, but that is huge. That is more than JJ.…

The day before I left for Ecuador, Ms. Linda and I went out to Mr. Russel’s grave. The tombstone was recently put in. It was beautiful. Here  is a picture of it. It has his and Linda’s birth dates on it, and it has their wedding date in the middle. There is a lot to…

We are doing well. Please do not worry about us. However, please pray. Intentionally and faithfully pray for us.  Valeria is pregnant. I am tired. Valeria is tired too. Eli is sick. He is doing better, but we are still a little unsure. Please keep praying. And JJ is just like “what in the world…

We are having such a wonderful time here. This mountain is a volcano. It is right beside our camp and is active. All day everyday smoke and steam pours out of it. It is Mount Tungurahua.  The Bible says that Gods righteousness is like a mighty mountain. We are seeing that so clearly here. Please…

The other day while hurrying through Wal-Mart to pick up just a few things, I had an interesting moment. I was walking at a fast pace to the milk section which is always near the back. And I was walking so fast that JJ could not keep up. He was a good 10-20 feet behind…

William Carey is known as the “Father of Modern Missions”. He lived from 1761-1834. He did his work in India and is one of the greatest missionaries we have ever known. I have read several books about Carey. I am always so encouraged by the depth of his self-denial. Here are some quotes: “I wish…

One of the best books I have ever read is Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. I read it shortly after I graduated from High School. Click on this link to see a great excerpt from that book. Its about true humility.