In2theRiver

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  • What Is Truth?

    Good afternoon from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past few weeks there have been a number of stories in the news about people who may or may not have told the whole truth about a particular situation. As human beings, we are often inclined to tell the story in a way that puts us in the… Read more

  • You Can’t Microwave Change

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.” (Hebrews 11:13, NIV) The writer of this verse in the Bible is referring… Read more

  • Reflections from the Summer

    Good afternoon from Westminster, MD! As fall approaches, today is the perfect day to reflect on the summer that was. I hope you enjoy the snapshots of some of the adventures I had this summer! – James Belt  Read more

  • Growing Hope

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! One of the things in Nicaragua about which I am most excited at the moment is the gardening going on in El Canyon. Through the hard work of Job and Jarol, as well as the partnership with Pastor Josue, Yamileth and Maria Jose, a number of family and community gardens… Read more

  • Perfect Peace

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” (Isaiah 26:3-4) Over the two and a half years I have been traveling back and forth from Nicaragua I… Read more

  • Wherever You Go

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! In a recent conversation with Jarol, one of my staff members in El Canyon, about the kids who will be leaving the orphanage I was reminded of an important truth – the one true God is with us wherever we go if we are in Christ. “Have I not commanded… Read more