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  • Reflecting on the River

    Good morning from the air!  I am currently on my way back to Nicaragua from a short conference in San Antonio, Texas.  If you are not familiar with San Antonio, it is home to the Riverwalk, a windy river that they have turned into a beautiful spot to walk, eat and generally enjoy yourself.  I Read more

  • It’s Good to Know I Am Not

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! I know the title of today’s post appears to be unfinished and, while I didn’t pick it for that reason, maybe it is the perfect starting point because so am I.  What I mean is I have not “arrived” in life or, as some would say, reached the top of Read more

  • Community for Change

    Good morning again from Reisterstown, Maryland! Last week I had the pleasure of sharing at Crossroad Community Church’s weekly service for young adults, Pathway.  They were in the midst of a series on the importance of community.  This morning I would like to share some of the words I shared with them because I truly Read more

  • The View from Nicaragua

    Good morning from Maryland! This week I am going to share a few pictures from a couple of our projects in Nicaragua.  The pictures you will see are primarily from the agriculture class in El Canyon and the new batch of papayas in Veracruz. I hope you enjoy it! – James Belt   Read more

  • Just the Facts

    Good morning again from Managua, Nicaragua!  Today’s post is going to be a quick update on ministry in Nicaragua.  Today I am just going to hit on a few of the highlights so, if you are short on time, this post is for you. If I were to describe the past month in Nicaragua in Read more

  • Love that Leads to Change

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! As I considered what to write this morning, the topic of love and how it can be “grown” in our lives came to mind.  The need for it was made even more evident by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon.  My thoughts and prayers go out Read more