At the start of this new year, I started reading from the beginning of the Bible and am continually amazed at the story of God’s plan and the stories that were written down thousands of years ago woven together to form God’s big story and what He has in store for us. So as January is already almost over, my simple encouragement is this from Deut. 31:6, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never

Hi friends! Do you have a sin in your life that you just cannot seem to get control of? If this question strikes a cord with you, then check out the below four tips to help you overcome that sin. Before we get to the four tips, I want to let you know that if you are struggling with a sin in your life, know that the Holy Spirit is convicting you today to stop this sin. This sin is preventing you from being an effective witness for the Gospel; however, it does not mean that God

I have been studying the book of Jeremiah and despite the proclamations of the coming judgment of God, we also see God’s concern for repentance and righteousness. Though much is said throughout Jeremiah, we often see him go back to the idea that “There is none like you, O Lord; you are great, and your name is great in might” Jer. 10:6. May we not forget that it is ultimately God’s work that is being done in Colombia and that His name is to be praised in all we do! That bein

Psalm 135:5a, "I know that the Lord is great,.." Yesterday, it was a year since my arrival to Colombia. First, I spent a few months in Bogotá, then I moved to Medellín. There are so many words to describe this past year, but the verse above simply says, "I know that the Lord is great,.." and indeed He is! So much has happened in this past year from meeting new people, joining a great and God-fearing team, getting sick almost every other month, seeing several people and a fami

I have lived in my home for almost 7 years now and I have had Mormons come to my door, I’ve had Jehovah’s Witnesses come to my door, I’ve had boy and girl scouts come to my door, but never once a Christian. Is this a problem of our current complacency? Do Christians believe that only missionaries have to preach Christ and when they preach, it’s only to people of other nations? Churches constantly state, “Come as you are,” but what are we doing to bring Christ to others in our

Please be in prayer for God's work being done in Columbia. The following is an update from a dear friend about some of the work that is being done there for God's kingdom. OUR NEW CHURCH PLANT IN ROBLEDO! Hola family and friends! Pictured above is our team in front of the building we have leased for our church plant in the Robledo neighborhood of Medellín and Peter leading our first worship service. We are excited to be taking this next step in our ministry to this needy area