This morning was cold and foggy, but by breakfast, most of the fog had burned off to reveal a beautiful sunrise. After some great pancakes, sausage, and some cereal we had a guided quiet time where students spread out by themselves to journal, pray and reflect on what had been going on the last 24…
DetailsToday was an early morning for the team. But they pulled through. After pick up at the airport we made a quick stop at Starbucks before heading south across the border. Every time we cross the border is an adventure, and this day was no exception. Typically crossing in 15 passenger vans the Mexico border…
DetailsMary was a young woman when an angel came to her. The Angel didn’t force his way but invited her, asked her for permission, to take a risk, to participate in the greatest story ever told in the history of our world. She accepted the invitation. She knew the risk that she would take of…
DetailsThe Christmas story is about heaven embracing earth in all of its beauty and ugliness. It is a story of a God who comes to the earth to let us know we are not alone in this world. In fact, there is a God who is intimately involved in our lives. On this podcast, we…
DetailsI love Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite times of the year. It brings back such great memories of my growing up years in northwest Ohio. Family, food, and football on those cold and crisp Thursday afternoons. Plus my uncles snoring on the couches watching football games. But there is something that bothers me…
DetailsIn this life, whether we realize it or not, we follow someone or something. We either follow celebrities, political figures, social media feeds, or ourselves. But we are following someone and it is important to stop and consider do we like the direction we are going. Maybe a better question, do we like the person…
DetailsWe are starting a new season of The Be2Live Hope Givers Podcast. In this new season, we are doing short 10-minute podcasts to challenge you, encourage you, and give hope for your day. Have you ever felt as though you weren’t enough for someone’s love or acceptance? Have you ever thought you had to earn…
DetailsToday was our last full day here! This week has been a great week of conversations and stories. Today we finished up pouring the concrete slab, constructing and delivering bunk beds to a refuge shelter (parking lot with no contact), painting, and other small jobs around the orphanage. Students have worked really hard. One student…
DetailsIt was another hot day that ended with a great evening. Today one team went back to the school to finish painting the school. It was good to see a good clean finish on the buildings that needed a fresh coat of paint. Two other teams stayed here at the orphanage to begin cutting wood…
DetailsToday was a hot, hot day here in Mexico… Once again we divided into three teams: La Mision School: We finished painting the main school building and some yard work. The School appreciates the extra help as it will save them some money that they can put into education. La Hermosa Orphanage: Students continued to…
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