Trips – S T R E A M S + T H O R N S

Jungle Trip (part 3 of 3)

As we were doing the interviews for the students, a Brazilian man came up and asked if we wanted some Jacare (amazon crocodile). I have to say that I prefer Jacaré over any other meat – it is the cleanest, leanest and best tasting meat I have ever had. Don’t even think of comparing itContinue reading “Jungle Trip (part 3 of 3)”

Jungle Trip (part 2 of 3)

We arrived there at the small place where Marcos does his discipleship program. I was apart from the group from Manaus so I headed down as they asked Eli a few questions. I was humbled by what happened next. Indians are very quiet, non-emotional (outwardly) people. As I approached the thatch roof hut where theyContinue reading “Jungle Trip (part 2 of 3)”

Jungle Trip (part 1 of 3)

The following is an update from my (Richard) most recent trip to the deepest part of the jungle I, as a foreigner, can go. This trip, for those who don\’t know, was to finalize plans to launch our first project here. It is amazing what the Lord is doing in this place and I am humbledContinue reading “Jungle Trip (part 1 of 3)”

Opportunities Galore!

So God is opening doors left and right and we are running through them as fast as our feet will carry us! We are sooo very thankful to see Him at work because each time a new opportunity comes up, we just sit back and say, \”Only God could\’ve done that!\” and all the gloryContinue reading “Opportunities Galore!”

Thankful Thursday: Friends

Today, I am thankful for the amazing friends that God has put in my life. I am truly, truly blessed. Elliott and I drove (ok, I drove, but Elliott was with me) up to Elkhart, IN and spent the past week with three of my best girl friends. (Richard is in the Dominican Republic soContinue reading “Thankful Thursday: Friends”

Sharing Jesus… With a Witchdoctor?

While in Brazil, we had many opportunities to build relationships within the tribes. One such opportunity came on a visit to Atalia do Norte, the furthest city us white folk can go without government intervention… or get arrows shot at us. While there, we met up with an Indian family of the Matis tribe. ThisContinue reading “Sharing Jesus… With a Witchdoctor?”

Dying for Living Water

I opened the refrigerator a couple of days ago to get some water. I pulled out the pitcher and there was less than an ounce sloshing around in the bottom. I caught myself as I started to say, \”Uh! Who didn\’t fill up the pitcher??\” Really? Who didn\’t fill up the water pitcher that purifiesContinue reading “Dying for Living Water”

Bring on the Rain!

Ever heard the phrase, \”When it rains, it pours\”? We found out the truth behind that on our recent trip. When you think of the jung|e, you likely think of rain…. lots and lots of rain! And for most of the year, this is very applicable. Someone once told us that the difference between rainy seasonContinue reading “Bring on the Rain!”

Amazon September 2010

Ok, so I plan to write some really detailed blogs, but I wanted to go ahead and get a general one out because we have so many people asking about our trip! If I could summarize it in one word….. well, it would be impossible to do! It was by far the best trip yetContinue reading “Amazon September 2010”

Applying for Visas: Wisdom From a 5-Month Old

So we\’ve only been doing this parenting thing for about 5 months now, but already it seems we\’ve been taught so many lessons (selflessness, anyone?) Last night I was taught another lesson. One I\’ve \”learned\” many times, but this was the first time my son had taught it to me. Let me explain. If you\’veContinue reading “Applying for Visas: Wisdom From a 5-Month Old”