In2theRiver

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over my almost two years in Nicaragua I have had many experiences, both good and bad, and have learned a lot through each of them.  Of all of the situations I have encountered, I would say I have learned the most from dealing with difficult things.  A few years ago, Read more

Good afternoon from Managua, Nicaragua! Now, a few weeks into the New Year, seems like an appropriate time to give you a quick update on life in Nicaragua.  Jen and I returned to Nicaragua on January 7th after a great time with family and friends over the holidays.  Shortly after arriving in Nicaragua, a team Read more

Good afternoon from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past week, Jen and I have had the opportunity to serve with a team from our home church in Maryland, Crossroads Community Church.  We truly enjoyed our time with the team and the chance to serve in a slightly way.  It was really cool to be with twenty Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! This week I had my first opportunity of 2014 to share with the teenagers in El Canyon.  This morning I would like to briefly share what I shared with them as it is relevant to all of us.  Going into a new year gives us the opportunity to think about Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! We have officially entered another new year.  It has been interesting reflecting back over the past year in Nicaragua and life in general. There have been many changes in my life since I sat down to write a blog post in January of 2013.  While I could have anticipated many Read more

Good morning from Westminster, MD! Merry Christmas! I hope you have the opportunity to take a step back today and reflect on the birth of Christ and all that you have been given. Today is a day full of giving and we surely have been given much. Have a blessed Christmas day! – James Belt Read more