Feb 10 2006
On a trip to the southern Toledo district of Belize, we had a new person with us. He managed to turn over our dugout canoe and fill our boots with water. Then we had to hike from Santa Ana, near the Moho River, to Midway, seven miles through the jungle. This young athlete was not quite up to the task and he passed out from heat exhaustion.
Feb 09 2006
When my children were little I did one of those unspeakable things that parents sometimes do—I bought my sons a drum set. What an interesting experience! They would pound away and all it did was prepare me for serving in the jungles abroad where drums can be heard pounding all night long.
Feb 08 2006
There are advantages and disadvantages to having been born in the Southern part of the United States. When I preach in regions such as Michigan and Minnesota, where my Southern accent is quite noticeable, sometimes it is necessary for people to have an interpreter in order to understand my English. I find this charming, they find it funny and we all just have a great time.
Feb 07 2006
Lights! Action! Camera! I enjoy movies just like everybody else. I learned a lesson in faith while in Africa sharing a very important movie—the “Jesus” film.
Feb 05 2006
The boat had broken down and we had to hike out of the jungle. Our crew decided we would take whatever trail went up and if the trail forked, we would go to the left. We set out on our journey and finally made it to an old church where we spent the night on the floor.
Feb 04 2006
Everything we do has occupational hazards associated with it. One of the hazards I face in my travels around the world are diseases and parasites.
Feb 03 2006
The most eloquently wrapped presents and the most expensive gifts are not the ones that leave a lasting impression upon us at Christmastime. Often, the very small “gifts” have the most meaning.
Feb 02 2006
In today’s busy society where many businesses are now open 24 hours a day, I can imagine some of you are either getting ready to go to the grocery store or have just arrived home from buying groceries. We don’t think much about this convenience. Yet, grocery stores are scarce in many countries where most people swap and sell produce and other items at open-air markets.
Feb 01 2006
It is a pretty summer day as you are taking a drive, listening to some uplifting music and all of a sudden you see them…flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror. You pull over, come to a complete stop and your heart is racing. There just isn’t anything more frightening than that, is there?