In2theRiver

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  • 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

  • Semana Santa

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua!  Today’s post is going to be short and sweet so I hope you enjoy it. Living in a Latin American country has certainly given me a different perspective on Holy Week, the week before Easter.  While the reason for the celebration is the same in Nicaragua and the United States,… Read more

  • What a Year

    Good morning from Nicaragua! As I alluded to in a previous post and gave away in the title, I have officially been living primarily in Nicaragua for one year.  In celebration of this milestone, I have decided to share ten things I have learned over the past year.  More than likely, many of these “pieces… Read more

  • Time for an Update

    Hello from Managua, Nicaragua!  I have officially returned to Nicaragua after a visit to the U.S.  With that in mind, now seemed like the perfect time to do a quick update on all that is happening in Nicaragua.  I hope you enjoy the journey! The past couple of months of ministry in Nicaragua have been… Read more