It Was Worship
“Missions exists because worship doesn’t. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man.” Recently in San Pedro Sula, Sparrow had the opportunity to start an English language training program for fifteen of the older youth and a few adults from the Bordos community. They have recognized that learning English can give them […]
The Value of Short-Term Missions
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) The title of this blog entry seems to spark debate from different folks (most of whom have way more education than me) in articles I have read […]
Ready Set……Wait
Sometimes God says wait. Wait for My timing and just trust. This past week I have been getting settled into San Pedro Sula, finding my way around the city and….waiting. When I finished language school, I was so excited to get to San Pedro and actually get started doing what we had planned to do. […]
Until Later
Almost two weeks ago, we learned that on one our strongest youth boys, named Franklin, had passed away. I can’t really describe in words the pain I felt. Franklin was a responsible and hardworking young man, who was a believer and incredible brother in Christ to those around him and his younger siblings (5 total!). […]
The Lord of the Harvest
Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work. Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering […]
When They Push Back
Doing what I do, I find that when walking a path, when working out a plan, when desperately seeking out a vision of caring for someone other than yourself, intentionally, wholly, deeply, sometimes it is no longer wanted. And that might possibly be the point at which fruit starts to grow. At least, that’s what […]
What are you doing here?
We returned back to the states the end of March, after completing nearly 8 months of language training. We needed to get back to do some additional fundraising for upcoming ministry, and have had a decent start over an almost 2 month period. The summer months will hopefully prove to be fruitful, and our hope […]
Obedience
“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it to to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, […]
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together!
“I love it when a plan comes together” – Hannibal – The A-Team Some of you reading knew this reference right away. If you’re under 40 I completely understand the confusion. Why is there a guy with a cigar giving me the thumbs up while celebrating the coming together of a plan. Let me explain. […]
Embracing Uncertainity
Today begins my last week of language school (where did the last 9 months go?). It has been fun to look back on my time here and all God has done, while also looking forward to what I lies ahead for me as I move to San Pedro Sula next week. I am very excited […]