Once we know through faith in Christ’s work for us that we are reconciled to God, and that the Creator is now not just our sovereign but our father, we can begin to have a more “sacramental” experience of the world. We see everything as a free gift from Father and a foretaste of the glory and goodness to come in our eternal inheritance. In short, as Miroslav Volf puts it, “Attachment to God amplifies and deepens enjoyment of the world.” It does not diminish it.
Category Archives: Missions
Pre-Fire visit to El Morredero
We had fires in the mountains all last week, and we have no idea of the full damage. However, we were able to visit some breathtaking sites over a week ago, and here are the pictures.





Out Running
Some photos I took while out running.




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El Pantano
Last Friday we went on a kayaking adventure with friends. Being on the water brings back a flood of Minnesota memories. I felt like I was 13 again on White Sand Lake.






The center
…the center, the cornerstone, the jewel in the crown of Christianity is not an idea, a system or a thing; it is not even “the gospel” as such. It is Jesus Christ.
Village Visit: Cacabelos



Village visit: La Barosa and Sobrado




Living Abroad
Sometimes trying to live abroad is like trying to do everything with your legs tied together. Just when you pick up speed you have to change direction and you fall on your face.
- Crystal
So, when you talk to the immigrant next door, let them know you recognize the paperwork/language/culture/homesickness is hard and you appreciate them going through all this effort.
Village Visit: San Facundo
Let me introduce you to our valley
Various friends introduced us to our valley throughout our first year in Spain. We were invited, encouraged to visit, and physically taken to villages and sites around our amazing valley, El Bierzo. This photo book includes photos from 25 of those villages and sites.
Let me introduce you to our valley…
PDF (free): Un Año En El Bierzo
iTunes iBook (free): Un Año En El Bierzo
Kindle ($2.99 due to Amazon.com rules): Un Año En El Bierzo
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