This is a reposting from my trip to Guatemala with Compassion Bloggers. I woke up with this sermon on my mind this morning – trying to wrestle it into rhyme and melody today. You will always have the poor…the opportunity…the gift of giving. In a sanctuary turned classroom and gymnasium,… Read More
Archive Tag: Guatemala
Videos From Guatemala
Don’t know why I didn’t show these to you sooner! My boss at Compassion came with us to Guatemala – his first time on a blogging trip. Dustin heads up internet marketing at Compassion these days but started out at a church doing video and audio stuff years ago…a whole… Read More
But There Are Also Bunnies.
Yes, there are a lot of tears shed on a Compassion Blogging trip but, as sick as it may sound to those who haven’t been there, we do laugh a lot too. There’s tremendous joy in being with children. Extraordinary freedom to be a goof when no one knows your… Read More
When God Comes By
Ann brushed a swath of dark brown hair from her face, turned to me with furrowed brows and pink eyes and whispered, “How do I do this?” Twenty-four hours later I walked behind Amanda as we snaked quickly through a labyrinth of concrete, cardboard and corrugated metal with armed guards… Read More
Guatemalan For Toothbrush Holder
A picture of a toothbrush holder in a home inside Gatemala City’s city dump. View Post
Pastor Manuel’s Three Point Sermon To American Pastors
In a sanctuary turned classroom and gymnasium, over a bowl of chicken and rice, I leaned across the table and shouted over the music of children playing. “A poll a few years back found that 80% of American pastors have never spoken on the subject of poverty. With their help,”… Read More