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  • Knowing

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Have you ever considered what the difference might be between information about an object or a person and the actual object or person themselves?  For example, if I were to ask you to give me information about a pen, you might say it contains ink, is used for writing and… Read more

  • 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