Do you ever feel like life hits you out of nowhere like a tornado without the tornado warning? All of a sudden, your rosy, cheery existence is interrupted by a whirlwind of upsetting change and chaos that leaves you windblown and chapped as you try to fit together the remains of what you once knew…

I must admit that up until January of this year I have had a very limited view of missionary care.Having just concluded a six week trip to Mexico where I had the privilege of leading the Calvary School of Missions, I struggle to find the words to express the joy and growth brought about through…

“Tell the nations of his glory; tell all peoples the miracles he does,”  Psalms 96:3 We are back in Cambodia now and have resumed our various ministries here after spending part of the summer in the USA connecting with our family, friends, and senders there. Thank you all for praying for us so faithfully.  We…

Some seasons in our lives are not by choice. We first arrived in the States February 20th of this year on a Home Missionary Assignment. Our goal is to obtain Daisy’s US citizenship. This has become an issue for us to be able to minister in Peru and travel back and forth from the USA….

Hello Friends! We are here in the middle of Summer, and this year has seen a lot of travel for Joel. On top of the 18-day trip to Peru and Brazil back in January/February, Joel got to go back to Peru in June/July with a bunch of youth and young adults from CCSG, and he…

Calvary Chapel Playas has gone to two services. It is so exciting to see God’s Word honored as people come to learn and fellowship with one another. Our 9am service had a great turnout and it was a blessing to see that people were excited to serve. We have concluded our first session of the…

As a family we have decided to visit the churches of our students and friends to see how they are doing and to bring them some encouragement from God’s Word.  With the permission of each pastor we have also decided to allow you to join us on that journey so that you will be more…

“The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble” Psalms 37:38 July marks 2 years since my family moved to Uganda.  It has been amazing to reflect on that time and see how faithful God has been to shape us and to work around us.  We…

Michelle and I are truly blessed by the wonderful things the Lord has allowed us to experience in his name here in Mexico.  We are often asked what’s it like being full-time Missionaries.  We reply very simply it is a better life, a harder life but a much better life serving Jesus than serving man. …

I had the privilege of serving as a counselor at two summer camps this year which happened to be back to back. Basically I left on July 24th for the first camp, got back in the afternoon on the 28th, and left the next morning for another four days! The theme of the first camp…