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  • Seek First

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! This morning I met with a couple of guys and discussed what it means to put Christ first in our lives. Specifically, we talked about a verse in Matthews’s account of Jesus’ life that says, “But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to Read more

  • Mark Chose Life

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua. This afternoon people will gather for the memorial service of Mark Rodriguez, who was killed in a senseless act of violence last Friday. Mark was seventeen years old and full of life. I had the opportunity of getting to know Mark while he was serving in Nicaragua for one month Read more

  • The Beauty of Creation

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past week, I have had the opportunity to travel to Colorado for business, back to Maryland, Mexico for a wedding, and finally back to Nicaragua to continue our work here. During my travels I was struck by the beauty of creation and by the creativity of God, the Read more

  • Cultivating Change

    Good morning from 37,000 feet! I am currently flying back to Baltimore from a business conference in Denver, Colorado. At the conference, and many other places, I have been asked how everything is going in Nicaragua. The current answer to that question is quite exciting. Approximately six months ago, during a visit by some of Read more

  • Living Boldly

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! On Sunday morning, I had the pleasure of attending my home church, Crossroads Community Church. During his sermon Reid Robinette, the Senior Pastor and a good friend, challenged us to be bold, not because of who we are but because of who we follow, Jesus. In presenting the challenge, Reid Read more

  • April Showers

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! As we landed in Maryland on Friday evening, the difference between the weather in Nicaragua and Maryland was very evident. In Nicaragua, April is the hottest and driest time of the year. A very green and tropical place becomes very brown and almost desert-like in some areas. In Maryland, however, Read more