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Eucharisteo is how Jesus, at the Last Supper, showed us to transfigure all things - taking the pain that is given, giving thanks for it, and transforming it into a joy that fulfills all emptiness.
~Ann Voskamp"Why did it seem that when a person really started listening to God, others assumed that person had gone off the deep end? Maybe because God does lead us into unusual places." -From The Search by Suzanne Woods Fisher
"God doesn't convict us of sin just to make us feel guilty. Conviction is meant to move us to confession and repentance. After confession comes forgiveness. It's like the sun shining after the summer storm. There is peace and joy to be found in God." -from The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Category Archives: Ecuador
When you just need to stop and listen….
Listening – it isn’t something that most of us do very well. We don’t often stop; breath in; and listen to the soft, still voice that speaks to our hearts. But when we do listen and recognize that voice, we … Continue reading
a life of gratitude (1227 – 1262)
εὐχαριστὲω Getting back to normal – yet not wanting the old “normal.” Eyes open and hearts full – we return to our city praying that we will not go quietly back to the same old routine. Praying that these intense … Continue reading
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Zambiza Christmas Party
Toay was the Zambiza Christmas party. 3000+ Ecuadorans heard the good new of Jesus Christ! Hot and sunny day caused some sunburn faces. Beautiful scenery in the Andes mountains and beautiful people. After this I looked and there before me … Continue reading
Posted in Ecuador, Families, Field Trip
Tagged Christmas in Ecuador, Ecuador, Extreme Response
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Christmas in Ecuador….
Another amazing day in Ecuador! The Extreme Response team partnered with a church high in the Andes mountains in a little town called Papallacta for an amazing Christmas party. The pastor of the church – Buen Pastor – told us … Continue reading
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Mitad del Mundo
Field trip day!!! This morning we visited Mitad del Mundo – the center of the world; the equator. Too cool! One foot in the northern hemisphere and one foot in the southern hemisphere! The afternoon brought us to another party – … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas in Ecuador, Ecuador, Extreme Response, Mital del mundo
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Our Ecuadoran Adventure 2
God moves and works in amazing ways. Today started out sunny as we finished the prep work for all the parties. As soon as we moved the stuff to the first party – Pan de Vida – the rains began. … Continue reading
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Our Ecuadoran Adventure 1
Wow! It has been an exciting two days. Day 1 was a travel day – a long travel day that was made longer by a 2 hour delay in Miami. Up at 3:00am and to the airport; from New Orleans … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas in Quito, Ecuador, Extreme Response
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