Memorial Day in our nation comes once a year. This is Memorial Day weekend–tomorrow is Memorial Day. All of us have different thoughts and memories—remembering fallen war heroes, special friends, family members….you have your own list and special memories. Cemeteries are decorated; some places have special parades and ceremonies. Jesus gave his church a “memorial …
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Church attendance will be down tomorrow. For many people in our nation, the “first weekend of the summer” is more about recreation than remembering. Even for many who worship regularly on most weekends of the year, this weekend is more about recreation than religion. My friend, Bob Smith, forwarded a …
Heart Overflowing
Yesterday was our travel day–we returned to the US from Honduras after almost three weeks. Our hearts are overflowing. Honduras seems to be back to “near normal”. One should always exercise caution, and dangers do exist, but generally one can go where there is work to be done with few difficulties. The Honduran political crisis …
Indio Viejo (Old Indian)
We ate dinner last night in the apartment of Alex and Jennifer. They are from Nicaragua. I met Alex in 2007 on a mission trip to Nicaragua. He is a graduate of the Nicaragua Bible Institute. He and Jennifer married in late 2009 and came to Baxter to receive additional training so they would be …
Its Sunday Again: The Fullness of Christ
Today I will preach at the Iglesia de Cristo Kennedy (a church in Colonia Kennedy in Tegucigalpa). This church has a great story to tell–moving from meeting in a school to its own building, now with the building remodeled. The church exhibits enthusiasm and a bright future. The church must never forget its identity. The …
Los Pinos
I preached at Los Pinos last night. Los Pinos is not a large church, but it is a healthy, active church. The barrio Los Pinos is well up into the mountains which rim Tegucigalpa. The drive to the church building can be described by a continuing repetition of the word “up”, that is, up-up-up-up. The …
It’s Sunday Again: Reflections from Honduras
I awoke early this Sunday morning to the sound of the birds singing. They were doing what they do every morning. They depend on God who supplies their needs and sustains them, but they don’t know it’s Sunday. As the dawn brightened, the dogs started barking as they do every morning. They don’t know it’s …
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Young in Spirit
At times it becomes a bit comical to me. Many Spanish-speakers (especially in countries where there is little familiarity with English or few opportunities to hear English spoken) have trouble with my last name–in spelling and more so in pronunciation. Pronouncing the initial “Y” in Young is not an easy task for many native Spanish-speakers. …
We Are Grateful
Jan and I are grateful for the response to our announcement of a new phase of our ministry. We have heard from friends and renewed friendships that go back 40+ years. We are grateful for the love expressed and the desire to reconnect. We are genuinely looking forward to what God will do in and …
Say an “Extra” Prayer Today
Today is National Day of Prayer. You perhaps know that the concept of designating a special day of prayer which is recognized by the government is under assault. News reports indicate that this could be the last Day of Prayer which is recognized by the U.S. government. I remember when prayer was removed from the …