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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.

This is our garden. I love being out in it. I am back there working in it nearly every evening. It is so enjoyable. I keep saying… I know of nothing else that I do that sends me as many God-centered thoughts as gardening.  (check out Mark 4:26-29) It needs a lot of work, but…

This week I am speaking at the FCA Middle School Team Camp. It is at Southeast Christian Church. FCA is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. All week I am teaching them that “In life we are to be like God, and the only way to do that is through Jesus.” (Ephesians 5) Day 1 =…

Click this link to read a really good word. It is about people with good theology that aren’t very good christians.

Few things are as refreshing to me as big cold glass of “sweet tea”. (Sweetened Iced Tea) My wife makes great tea. My mom always made good tea. I remember Ms. Iris Gibbs in Tifton made good tea too.  Chick-fil-a always has good tea.  MacAlister’s Deli also has some good sweet tea. When I am…