Update via Frank
A quick update on what’s been going on through my eyes: When Bekah and got here we saw a need for deeper growth from within the body at El Puente (the mission base and church that we work with). From our experience with our faith family, our walk changed when we joined a small group. [...]
Read the rest of this entryVida Joven 5K Pictures
We put up a new gallery from the Vida Joven 5K. Find it here.
Read the rest of this entrySecond Annual Vida Joven 5K Fun Run
Granada welcomed Vida Joven, or Young Life, almost two years ago. This wildly successful program has demonstrated that young people here are hungry for wholesome alternatives to drugs, alcohol, gangs and life in the streets. As host to the Club, EL Puente is bursting with kids throughout the week. However, this Club receives no outside [...]
Read the rest of this entryIt’s Good To Be Back
It’s Thursday of our first week back from our trip to the States. I am about 90% after coming here with a cold that put me out of commission for the beginning of the week and Bekah has had a week packed full of ministry. It’s so good to be back and to see the [...]
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As I sit here in my favorite coffee shop in my hometown with Coldplay playing in my ears, I can’t help but think about how much my life has changed is such a short amount of time. This place represents so much more than a good cup of coffee. We walked in the door and [...]
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I felt connected at worship this morning, to generations of worshipers. To my grandmother, who loves Jesus and has been a great example of grace. To my mom, who trained me. To Mary, Naomi, Esther, Ruth, Rachel, Rebekah and all the other women in the Bible who worshiped the same God. Our pastor spoke of [...]
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Peniel (named after the place where Jacob wrestles with God) is the mens center that we work with to sponsor men that want to enter treatment for their addictions. It is a place that allows men to get away from their surroundings and have a genuine encounter with the God of the universe. For 6 [...]
Read the rest of this entryFunny Fact
At random moments around town it is not uncommon for someone to yell “SOLO POR HOY!” at me. It makes me smile every time.
Read the rest of this entryAn Unlikely Mentor
Heather and I have started meeting one on one with the four female AIM team members. It amounts to a one or two hour meeting, every other week. But a funny thing has happened, I’ve started wanting more time with them. The conversations are a chance to really get to know these girls. Heather and [...]
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I hate speaking in front of people. The thought of it brings me into a near panic. My anxiety level shoots up and I feel like my heart is going to explode. It has always been a great fear for me. Yesterday I had to look this fear in the face once again. First let [...]
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