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Leaving Chile, we flew north to Lima, Peru, and then east over the Andes Mountains to Tarapoto, gateway to the Upper Amazon Basin.  At the… Read More »Field Visit to South America #4

In the city of Longavi, Chile, families that can afford it place their children in private schools.  That leaves poorer children in the public schools,… Read More »Field Visit to South America #3

Heavenly Father, on this anniversary of sadness, violence and destruction, we ask for Your guidance as we continue to face threats to our safety and… Read More »A Prayer for Patriot Day

We were guests for “onces” (a light early evening meal preceding a later supper) in the home of Patricia and Alejandro.  These members of the… Read More »Field Visit to South America #2

Representing the ELS Board for World Outreach, Rev. Tom Heyn and I arrived in Santiago early Wednesday, August 20. Missionary Tim Erickson met us and… Read More »Field Visit to South America #1

If you visit religious websites or blogs, there is a lot of talk about “spirituality”. It is often associated with the statement, “I am spiritual,… Read More »Spirituality: The New Pharisee-ism

In light of how Christianity is so often portrayed in such a negative light: Consider The Uplifting Effects of Scripture The teachings of the Bible,… Read More »The Uplifting Effects of Scripture

Almighty God, by Your grace alone we are called into Your kingdom to confess the true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity,… Read More »Prayer for Trinity Sunday

Heavenly Father, as our nation pauses today to remember those in the military who have given their lives for freedoms we enjoy, we pray you would… Read More »Prayer for Memorial Day