Photos from my Honduras trip

Photos from my Honduras trip

Thought I’d share a few photos from my recent trip to Honduras. I visited a remote village accessed by six hours of rough roads. When I arrived, one of the first things I noticed was that chickens, stray dogs, pigs, and cows all roamed the village freely. Electricity...
Leave them in the parking lot

Leave them in the parking lot

Have you ever taken a hike with unwilling children? It’s a painful experience trying to take kids along who don’t want to go. They will complain and sabotage in an effort to make the experience so miserable that everyone will want to turn back. It’s better to save...
2 Timothy 2:2 extension chains

2 Timothy 2:2 extension chains

 “You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” — 2 Timothy 2:2 NLT This photo is a visual of 2 Timothy 2:2. From the man in the...
A picture of contentment

A picture of contentment

Here’s something I saw in Honduras: kids playing soccer with an empty liter of soda. They don’t have much at all, but they found an empty bottle, turned it into a soccer ball, and they were having a wonderful time. Seeing this, it struck me how much contentment is...
What God’s calling means for parents

What God’s calling means for parents

God sometimes calls people at an early age. God can call children now, just as he called Samuel at a young age (1 Samuel 3). What is the role of parents or other significant adults in a child’s life? First, to teach their children about God, by both word and example,...
Actions that speak louder than words

Actions that speak louder than words

People in the world are looking for the practical implications of what difference it makes to be a disciple. They want to know: Does this matter? Does this make the lives of others better? Does this help the poor? The church in the western world has largely lost our...