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  • Are We Created Equal?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD. I grew up in Reisterstown, Maryland, a Northwest suburb of Baltimore. I love Baltimore. I love the Orioles, I love the Ravens, I love the inner harbor and, of course, I love Maryland crabs. After spending three years living in the Central American country of Nicaragua, I was extremely excited… Read more

  • The Work in Nicaragua Continues

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Jen and I have officially moved back to the United States, but that does not mean the work in Nicaragua has ended. On the contrary, it is really just getting started. The following is a quick update on the continuing work in Nicaragua. I hope you enjoy it! El Canyon… Read more

  • Sunsets and Sunrises

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Jen and I have officially moved back to the United States! It was very hard to say goodbye to all of our friends in Nicaragua, but it is great to be home with our family and friends in the US. We are forever grateful for everyone in Nicaragua who helped… Read more

  • Reflections from Three Years in the River

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! It is still hard to believe that today’s post will be my last while I am living in Nicaragua. In some ways the past three years have flown by while in other ways it seems like I have been living in Nicaragua forever. As I reflect on the past three… Read more

  • The Man and the Can

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! I have found that God often teaches me very important lesson at moments when I least expect it. Last Wednesday morning was one such moment. On Wednesday mornings I meet two friends for a weekly study. We meet at 8 AM, which means working my way through “peak hour” traffic,… Read more

  • Life Changing Freedom

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past week, Jen and I have had some heartbreaking discussions about some of the young people in El Canyon. Specifically, we have heard about how events that happened in their past are affecting their present, their future, and their view of God. In most cases the ongoing pain… Read more