Hands of Praise

As much of the world, Peru has also put us on lockdown and mandatory quarantine. Since March 16th, people are only allowed to leave their homes if they are g...

Today, February 10, 2020, I celebrate 4 years serving here in Peru. That's craziness!!! How have I been here 4 years???? It most definitely doesn't seem that...

What comes to mind when you hear the word "Quinceañera?" You may think that its the Latin version of Sweet Sixteen. You would be right in one sense. But the ...

WITH SUGAR ANTS! Over the past month, those itty bitty, tiny little sugar ants have been on a very active offensive trying to take over my house. I have foun...

This year, I have been really blessed to have my High Schoolers be a part of my life. First off, they pretty much half live at my house. Most Sundays after c...

Four of my high school deaf students had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Scholastic Sports games! Because there are few Deaf students that partici...

On July 28th, in celebration of Peru’s Independence Day, we had church service out at Refugio’s “farm” property at Kilometer 15. Included in the day’s activi...

Me with Ayelen, Alisson, & Maria at the High School Outing "For by Grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of...

In pain, we cry, "Lord, Why?" Your plan is our confidence But it hurts Jesus, bring comfort in sorrow Our hearts ache to know the why, We don't understand, b...

The original quote of $37,000 to build the Missionary House here at Refugio has been met! Woohoo!!! God is so faithful to provide our needs through his faith...

This is taken directly from the June 27th Devotion from Paul David Tripp's "New Morning Mercies." I found it very encouraging, challenging, and motivating, a...

We broke ground on the Missionary House on April 1! We are almost 1/2 through the 4 month projected build, and soo much has been accomplished! Underground fo...

School is officially in session! We’ve started off well with minimal issues! With the 2 new principals in place, it seems to be going well thus far! Now in o...

I’m back in my rustic, jungle-weathered home in Pucallpa after a month-long visit back to the U.S.! It was such a great trip being able to see my parents, si...

I recently reread a poem written by a missionary to Peru back in the 1930's and onward. I want to share it with you: Somebody Prayed by Louise Jeter Walker S...

When love is lost What can remain? When pain is sharp And hurt severe? My Loving Lord! Draw us near! To Your cross Forgiveness clear! Offense is strong All s...

This morning I was listening to worship music on a Christian Radio app and heard a song I hadn't heard before. It is called "HOME" by Planetshakers. I've nev...

I’ve been reading an amazing book titled “Humble Roots” by Hannah Anderson. I recommend this book for everyone! It provides a Godly perspective on challengin...

This is a blog post written by another missionary, Joy Smalley. It spoke directly to my heart and articulates perfectly what I feel myself going through and w...

Oh, how hard is the lesson of humility. God has me in a time of learning humility right now. How do I know this? I have been publicly and deeply shown my wro...