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Wednesday, 04 March 2009 06:14 |
Glass half empty - What will break next?
How many times have you changed the water pump in your car in the last year? The fan clutch? Battery? Twice each for this car, plus a radiator, clutch, transmission, window motor and other parts I can't even remember. Every month it's something different. Every month it's at a time we can't do without a vehicle. Every month we wonder what part is going to fall off next.
Glass half full - a mechanic that makes house-calls
One phone call and a mechanic comes to our house, evaluates the problem-of-the-month, fetches new parts, fixes the van, and charges less than it would cost to have a mechanic back home even open the hood. Yesterday our water pump went out (second time in a year). Total cost for the whole repair including parts ... $75. No waiting in lines, no towing charge. It's much less inconvenience than at home.
So I choose to see the glass as half full. Sure the thing breaks more than a Yugo (remember those?), but ya gotta love the way it gets repaired.Read more: |
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Saturday, 28 February 2009 17:17 |
 What strikes you as you look at this picture of the man standing next to me? My first thought is "Antonio Banderas". Actually, his name is Giovanni Mora and he is the president of a denomination in Colombia, a denomination committed to seeing new churches planted in Colombia and sending missionaries throughout the world. This photo was taken at Boca Grande in Cartagena where the group is looking for ways to grow new leaders and church planters. They have a number of missionaries already. One, Mario, has just arrived in Haiti. And Mercedes will be going to Venezuela to spend six months under the mentorship of one of our key church-planter coaches. Our mission is changing...we are seeking for and partnering with key leaders and organizations throughout Latin America, then using our various resources to equp them to carry out the vision of multiplying healthy churches among all people. I am privileged to be part of this exciting transition. Not to mention the wonderful places I get to visit. Missions can no longer be patronistic. If you can read faces at all, you'll see a man standing next to me not as a "poor Latin brother", but a full partner who has as much to offer as to receive. Thanks to all of you who help make this possible with your prayer and your support.Read more: |
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