I got up early today to head to downtown Fortaleza, planning on getting all sorts of things done for our non-profit organization here. Much to my dismay, everything, EVERYTHING, was closed! This is Saturday, not Sunday. It is a full business day, in fact, downtown is usually even more packed on Saturday because people who […]
I need help, seriously
No, not that kind! I’d like to ask that twenty-five of you commit to pray for the miraculous to occur here in Ubaúna today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday. Further, I’d ask that you do so at 4:00 p.m. EST both days. Tonight Megafone takes to the stage and the anticipation of it has this […]
Jesus dead of lung cancer
According to the online British Telegraph, the actor who played Jesus in the touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar hanged himself because he feared he had lung cancer. He didn’t. The irony of the situation is sad. The man playing the role of the Giver of life is deceived by the Enemy into thinking he’s […]
Coal dust is messy
[CAUTION: This will not be satisfying!] Why is it that we tend to categorized commands that Jesus gave into two categories: possible and impossible? Love your neighbor as yourself. Possible Raise the dead. Impossible Feed the hungry. Possible Heal the blind. Impossible Clothe the naked. Possible Cast out demons. You’ve got to be kidding! Momentarily […]
…Whop! About to slip down
So, we are created to do good works. Not so difficult a thing to do. Or is it? There seems to be a catch in our perception of “works.” We want to make “it” be something that is humanly possible, something that springs out of us: feed the hungry, clothe the naked, assist the needy. […]