Dear friends, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” Psalm 46:1-3 Many of you heard the warnings regarding Hurricane Patricia, the most severe hurricane ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere, heading directly toward Puerto Vallarta. So
Read more →Dear friends, Jesus says: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:11-12 As we finished our ninth year of providing school lunches in Boca de Tomatlan and Quimixto, we had a time of very special joy. Our final lunch day of this term in Boca, as
Read more →Dear friends, “Then He (Jesus) said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving but believing.” John 20:27 Though we have not seen Him, I pray each of us BELIEVES this Easter season. Though we don’t see Jesus in the flesh, we daily experience His works, His love, His grace, and His mercy. May a new surge
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Dear friends, “Sing unto the Lord a new song and His praise from the ends of the earth” Isaiah 42:10 I pray this new year grants you a new song of praise, new hope, new opportunities, new direction, and new energy to fulfill all of God’s purposes for your life. We are doing well, and the school lunch program continues to be a source of joy, not only for San and me but for
Read more →Dear friends, “JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD HAS COME . . .” Not only do we have Joy, but peace, love, and purpose during our time on earth, because of the birth of our Savior. Good News indeed! San and I have enjoyed a season of blessing, THANKS TO OUR FAITHFUL SUPPORTERS! The school lunch program for the kids continues to run smoothly. Recently, we were able to add the Kindergarten class
Read more →Dear friends, “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 As we enter this Thanksgiving Season, I pray each of us takes time to give thanks to God and to truly consider the many things we have for which to be thankful: our health, our families, our jobs, our salvation, and so much more. To take things for granted is a sad oversight.
Read more →Dear friends, We trust you had a joyful, victorious Easter Celebration. This, to us, is the most significant season of the year. We pray all of the promises and benefits of Jesus’ resurrection will be yours. San and I continue working in our church’s outreaches: feeding children weekly in needy colonias, preaching, and leading a weekly Bible Study. As we move toward the summer months, we ask you to remember ‘A Light to the
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Dear Friends, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever.” Philippians 4:19 Our July trip to Ruhengeri, Rwanda for the Gospel Festival was, once again, a joyful challenge with amazing results. Over 300,000 people attended over the five days, with thousands receiving Jesus and many healed and set free. One man who had never
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Dear Friends, Jesus said: “For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father Who sent Me gave Me a command what I should say and what I should speak.” John 12:49 Recently, I spoke to a Men’s Conference here in Puerto Vallarta. My topic was “Intimacy with the Father: Jesus, our Example”. As I studied God’s Word, it was amazing to see Jesus’ utter dependency on hearing and doing only what
Read more →Dear Friends, 1 Thessalonians 5: 23-25 says: “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He Who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it. Brothers, pray for us.” Recently I met with eight other men for a spiritual retreat. They are quality, loving Brothers, most of whom I have
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