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  • Equipping to Equip

    Good afternoon from Managua, Nicaragua! During my time in Nicaragua something I have known to be true for a long time has been made even clearer – I can only do so much on my own.  That is not to say one person cannot make a great difference because I truly believe they can.  Throughout… Read more

  • Why Perseverance Matters

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Returning to Nicaragua has reminded me of the importance of perseverance.  A willingness to keep moving ahead despite the present challenges is a key to success in most areas of life.  I have found this to be especially true during my time in Nicaragua.  While my time in Nicaragua has… Read more

  • Sixteen Months of Fun

    Good morning again from Westminster, Maryland! Today’s post will be my last from the United States for a while.  For this reason, it seemed like a great time for an update on all that is happening in Nicaragua.  When I began this journey sixteen months ago, I had no idea what life would look like… Read more

  • Learning from the Fourth

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! In the United States of America, this Thursday, July 4th, marks a very important day in history, Independence Day.  The Fourth of July has always been an important day in my mind, but its significance is even more profound now that I spend the majority of my time in a… Read more

  • More Photos for Your Enjoyment

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! I am back in the States for a short visit.  With all that is going on in Nicaragua, today seemed like the perfect day to share some shots.  From the agriculture class, to pallet furniture, to the farm, to discipleship, God is continuing to provide opportunities to impact the world.… Read more

  • Significant Mist

    Good morning again from Managua, Nicaragua! There are events in our lives that create opportunities to stop and think.  Death is certainly one of those events.  About a week and a half ago, my Uncle, Steve Smith, passed away after battling an aggressive form of cancer.  Steve will be missed greatly by our entire family… Read more