Category Archives: Brazil

Winning out over the uncontrollable

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

This little guy caught my eye as I walked through a favela (slum) in Southern Brazil a couple of years ago. I was captivated by the look on his face. Despite what I considered filthy, wretched conditions surrounding him, he … Continue reading →

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Family Mission Trip

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

Every two years our family tries to go on a mission trip. Our most recent one was to the Brazilian Amazon. We flew 1,000 miles up the Amazon River to the city of Manaus. We then hopped on one of … Continue reading →

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River taxi 1000 miles up the Amazon River

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Your Mission Matters

crossing the amazon at night in a water taxi. our family spent a week in and around manaus, brazil. the sunset was breathtaking, the colors so vibrant.

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Spiritual Bankruptcy

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Your Mission Matters

“It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). These words are a summons, a call-to-arms, if you will, to stand up for the poor. Unfortunately, the excuses we make are never-ending. 3 of the most popular excuses … Continue reading →