In2theRiver

Good morning from Westminster, MD! Before I begin my post, I would like to recognize all of those who have been affected by the events of September 11th, 2001 and all of those who have willing put themselves in harm’s way to serve and protect us since that fateful day.  I, for one, will not… Read more

Good afternoon from Westminster, Maryland! I am back in the United States, but this time to get married.  My fiancé, Jen Lauver, and I are both very excited for this new adventure that begins on September 14th.  After our wedding, Jen will be joining me in Nicaragua to work with House of Hope, an organization… Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past couple of weeks, I have had a few experiences that have reminded me of something I have found to be very true in my life – almost any circumstance is an opportunity for a new beginning.  This lesson can certainly be learned in both good and bad… Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Last week the final group from Crossroads Community Church “invaded” Nicaragua.  While the other groups were primarily focused on addressing specific tangible issues, the family team was focused on building into the young people of El Canyon from a relational standpoint and on being a picture of Christ’s love.  They… Read more

Good morning again from Managua, Nicaragua! This week marks the third week of the Crossroads Community Church “invasion” of Nicaragua.  The past week has been full of really neat experiences.  On Tuesday of last week, the Medical and Women’s Issues focused teams arrived.  While Crossroads had done some small clinics in the past, this was… Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past week, two teams from Crossroads Community Church invaded Nicaragua and were able to do assist the community of El Canyon (and Monte Tabor, for that matter) in some really neat ways.  When the agriculture team first arrived we told them they were on the cutting edge of… Read more