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  • Moving Beyond Brokenness

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! A couple of weeks ago I was reminded of a phrase that has played an important role in my life over the past few year, and even more so since I have come to Nicaragua – Your brokenness is not the truest thing about you. The reality of brokenness in Read more

  • Coasting is Not an Option

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! As Jen and I head back to Nicaragua on Monday, we will be exactly one year from moving back to the United States.  It is amazing to me to think that I have been on this journey in Nicaragua for two years.  With one year left I am reminded of Read more

  • Shots from the Past Month

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! The beginning of 2014 was full of many experiences for Jen and me.  From a trip to Leon, to agriculture classes, to family garden meetings in El Canyon, to driving down a dirt road to the base of a volcano, life in Nicaragua is always interesting.  We also had the Read more

  • Change

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Jen and I are back in the United States for a three week visit and every time I travel, one way or the other, one of life’s truths is made abundantly clear – change is inevitable.  While I love both Nicaragua and the United States, they are very different places. Read more

  • Strength in Surrender

    Good evening from Managua, Nicaragua! What does it mean to be strong?  From where does strength derive?  This was a discussion I had with a group of friends this morning and questions I have considered many times in my life.  If the questions were regarding physical strength, the answers would be relatively straightforward, but what Read more

  • Milestone 100

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! This morning’s post is number 100 for in2theriver.com.  It would be easy to just ignore the fact that today marks the day this blog went into the triple digits.  Just like so many other moments in life, I could just allow it to pass by without a second thought.  Many Read more