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  • 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

  • Weeding Out the Mines

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! I have learned many things in Nicaragua, but maybe more than anything else, I have learned the importance of living with open hands.  In other words, living in such a way that you are ready to give whatever is asked of you, whether it is money, time, a possession or your life.… Read more

  • Planting Courage

    Good morning again from Managua, Nicaragua! In past posts I have written about the importance of planting what you want to harvest, both in farming and in life.  In that discussion, I talked about how the seed selection process is a vital piece of the puzzle.  The question is, if you know what you want… Read more