Sep 29 2008
Strength For the Weary
Ahhhhhh, stretch. Okay, excuse me if I yawn. I just got in from Nicaragua and in just a few short days I’ll be heading overseas again. I’ll be traveling to a brand new river, or at least it is for me, in Venezuela.
Archive for the 'Serving' Category
Sep 11 2008
Equipping Believers
I have just returned from Monkey Point, Nicaragua where we enjoyed a week of celebration. We were there to deliver a new boat, Miss Megan, to the people of the village. She will be used by the villagers as part of our overall ministry in that part of the world.
Apr 03 2008
Refreshes the Soul
Have you ever participated in a mission’s trip? Often mission trips are conducted during summer months in locations that are extremely hot. Frequently these trips involve a lot of manual labor, to include digging ditches and constructing churches, clinics or schools. The heat is intense as you work long hours and the thought crosses your mind, “I sure hope they don’t run out of water.”
Apr 02 2008
Genuine Love
Many of you have been closely following the recent developments in Monkey Point, Nicaragua. Rivers of the World’s (ROW) adventures in Monkey Point are detailed on our web site. In case you haven’t heard, Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldiers landed in Monkey Point and want to build a deep water port and place a canal across Nicaragua. They also want to open an embassy in Managua.
Apr 01 2008
Don’t Lose Heart
The scene was horrific. A sugarcane truck was heading down the mountains of Honduras when the driver lost control and the truck flipped. The accident resulted in several people losing their lives and one man losing the ability to use his legs.
Mar 31 2008
For the Glory of God
Okay, be honest, how many times have you been sitting in church and the congregation was given an invitation to serve overseas and you thought, “They can’t be talking to me. They must be referring to someone else.”
Mar 30 2008
He Is Near to Us
I am sure many of you are aware that for 12 years I traveled with my faithful companion, my dog, Winston. You may also know that Winston died a year ago. It seems that every week I have people asking me, “Where is that old dog of yours?” As you can imagine, that is very hard on me.
Mar 27 2008
Fulfilling the Great Commission
Rivers of the World (ROW) has a challenge for all those who want to be a part of fulfilling the Great Commission Jesus proclaimed to His disciples as recorded in Mark 16:15, which states:
Mar 26 2008
No Age Limit
I can’t believe I’m sharing this with you but for the first time in my life I got a senior citizen’s discount today at the grocery store. Let me share with you what I know. Old does not mean used up by any means. Old just means I have a lot of experience. If God can use me at my age, and I am, ah, well…55 years old, then God can use any of us.
Mar 20 2008
Seize the Day
It just thrills my soul when the Lord calls me to do something new and exciting. Thomas and Sarai Ann Webb of Meridian, Miss. recently joined 3 and me in Iquitos, Peru. We traveled to the area to explore new opportunities for Rivers of the World (ROW).