Dear friends, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2 We pray for each of you, that as your spiritual life strengthens you would equally experience financial prosperity and physical health. We have enjoyed an active season being involved in a new church being established by our long-time friend, Pastor Lee Short. Christ’s Church is in Bucerias, 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, and
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.
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Dear friends, “But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:31a Thankfully, this has proven true during the past couple of weeks. I officiated at my brother’s memorial service in our hometown on a recent Tuesday, and also at our daughter’s wedding in Amarillo, TX the following Saturday. It seemed every hour was filled with sorrow combined with joy. My Mother is still struggling with serious health issues, but is
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Dear friends, I trust you are enjoying a warm, relaxing summer. Let me assure you, it is definitely warm and humid here in Puerto Vallarta! Most of our summer programs have ceased for the season, but we are still active with plans for the coming school year, and preaching at our church, Paradise Community Center, for seven weeks from mid-August. I met with a Pastor from Oklahoma whom I have known for several years.
Read more →Dear friends, One of the great challenges of life is to continue believing God’s Word despite our struggles—to press through the trial until we triumph. We look at the Apostle Paul and see his conclusion of glorying in his weakness and therein discovering God’s strength. (2 Cor. 12:9) We hear sermons and read Scripture that encourages us in the midst of our particular problems. Will we trust, or rely upon our own strategy? The
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
Read more →Hello to all our friends and family, Experiencing the JOY of GIVING, whether it be our money, our prayers, our time, or our help, is a special reward all its own. We find out the truth of Jesus’ saying: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 We are
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