It’s obvious we’re making a difference in the dump in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Here are a few things I’ve seen … * a purification system was put in this past December that provides clean water to the area. * a day care is being run just outside the dump and parents are encouraged to being their [...]

Katy is the book winner from last week’s giveaway. Congrats. I will be sticking a book in the mail to her later this week. Lukewarmness is a battle I have to fight regularly. Being lukewarm as a Christian is NOT good. Lukewarmness is found somewhere between being hot (on fire for God as he demands) [...]

After school this past Wednesday, Cooper ran to my pickup instead of going at his usual leisurely pace. He was in a hurry to get to the barbershop so he could beat everyone else and not have to wait.  He was out of breath when he jumped in my pickup and said, “Come on Dad, [...]

I mentioned two weeks ago that the feeding center in Nueve Oriental, Honduras had shut down due to financial struggles. It broke my heart.  GREAT NEWS: Yesterday the feeding center reopened thanks to some generous donations by many of you. There were 250 kids fed yesterday. That makes yesterday a GREAT day. Thanks for caring [...]

I want to give you a book. One of the best things Lea and I have done in our marriage is read together. Our marriage is healthier today due to the “marriage” books we’ve picked out read. After we both agree on a book, I’ll read a chapter or two, and then when she gets [...]

Lea and I are headed to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to do a Strong Marriages = Strong Families seminar. We’re looking forward to meeting some great couples, who like us, are wanting to strengthen their marriage.  Some of the things that we’ll be covering are … 7 things Husbands wished their Wives knew 7 things [...]

We are making a conscience effort to reach out to people in our community that are different than us. Different backgrounds, race, traditions, opinions, etc. Our goal is not to see these people as mission projects, but as friends. I’ve told you about my friend Willie and I’ve also told you about my friend Haley [...]

You’ve heard it said that opposites attract. Maybe that’s why Lea and I have always worked so well together.  She and I are direct opposites in many areas.  For example: I’m a morning person and love to wake up at 5 a.m.  Lea’s not a morning person. In fact in the mornings she needs an [...]

Lea and I did our Meals on Wheels route in a blizzard this week. The ground was covered in snow, the wind was blowing 40 mph and I told her to drive while I braved the elements taking the food to the door. As I zipped up to the door of the second house, I [...]

My heart hurts today. I got this message from Marc Tindall this morning, “The feeding center project in Nueve Oriental is closed until there is funding to pay the bills. We have been blessed to provide tons of food for them – please pray that we can find a way to start getting kids fed [...]

I promised the details about the summer mission trip to Honduras. I’d love you to come join me. Dates: July 9th – 16th Cost: Approximately $1550 (covers everything but a couple meals.) Who: Anyone 18 and up (Younger can go with a parent/sponsor.) Deposit: A $200 deposit is due on February 27th. This deposit will [...]

Haley cried last night as she talked … because sometimes ministry can really hurt. Last night we had a Bible study at our house. Every week a group of about 15-20 people meet to study, pray and encourage one another to be Jesus in others lives.  One of the things we decided when we started [...]

Giving away houses … that’s amazing. I have been honored to be a part of Childress’ very own Extreme Home Makeover. In just over four months the community of Childress has taken a house that was to be demolished and totally renovated it. There were so many different people who worked on this project.  I’m [...]

No way around it, I think that Adam and Eve probably had the perfect marriage. Here are a few reasons why … Eve never had to hear Adam talk about how good his mom cooked. Eve never questioned Adam’s faithfulness by asking, “Are you sure there’s no one else?” Eve wasn’t lying when she told Adam [...]

If you’re interested in going with me to Honduras this summer (or even slightly interested), I’ll be giving all the details about this trip this Sunday, at 5:15, at the church’s fellowship hall (210 2nd street SE). Come here all the details. If you live outside Childress, and would like to go (or know more) [...]

Maybe I give out more information about myself than I should, but I think if you’re going to read my blog, you need to know a little about the person who writes it. The following is a questionnaire that someone asked me to fill out. And while I usually hate this stuff … I actually [...]

After 4 months of work we’re winding down our Augment Project (Extreme Home Makeover). If you haven’t been keeping up with the project, you can read more about it here, here and here. This Sunday we’ll have a ribbon cutting, an open house and turn the keys over to Vicki (the lady chosen to receive [...]

Today I’m letting Jeff Foxworthy blog for me. Husbands, pay attention … this stuff could SAVE YOUR LIFE… 10. Do I look like my mother? 9. How old do you think I look? 8. What are you thinking right now? 7. Do you think she’s pretty? 6. Do you think I’m worth it? 5. How [...]

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to discovers why “huge crowds” were always gathering around Jesus. He attracted people to him like a magnet. Here’s 10 reasons why … He Cared About People. We need more people like this. Jesus put others needs before his own. He didn’t just feel sorry for people, he actually [...]

I really need to get busy. I’ve got a busy Monday ahead and don’t really have time to be thinking about the following things … but I am. So here are a few things I SHOULDN’T be thinking about …. but I am: BIRTHDAYS: Thanks for all the birthday wishes on Facebook. I had a [...]

The first time I met Willie (name changed) was when he stopped by the church needing $5 for some gas money. He told me he was down on his luck and if he could get a little gas, he could get some work. I didn’t have a 5 dollar bill so I gave him a [...]

According to most women, affection is their #1 need. Affection has nothing to do with sex and is more that just holding hands at the mall. Affection actually comes in many different forms. The key is finding the one your wife likes best. Here are a few different ways a man can show affection… Words [...]

2010 has been an fantastic year for this blog. Having SO many take part in the 30 hour fast and then all of us raising $50,000 on Dump Day were two of the things at the top of my list. Here’s a list of the Top 20 posts from this past year. I’m still amazed at [...]

2010 has been an amazing year. I can’t help but smile when I look back and think about all the things I’ve been blessed to be a part of. Just thinking about it makes me excited about the new year that is right around the corner.  Here are a few things I’d like to do [...]

I remember making a Christmas “wish list” every year when I was a kid. I also remember how many times I’d add things to my list that I knew Santa wouldn’t bring … but just in case I added them anyway.  My two youngest sons (Connor & Cooper) still make wish-lists, while our oldest (Taylor [...]

A young girl in a black dress digs through a trash dumpster in Honduras looking for something to eat. Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is [...]

Over the past couple of months a few of you have been hitting the little “PayPal” button on this blog and making donations to Honduras. All the $10, $15 and $25 donations add up after a while. I asked Marc Tindall a couple of weeks before we went to Hondruas, “What special feeding can we [...]

A house (if that’s what you call it) just outside the dump. We visited with an older woman and a young girl who lived here. In contrast to the filth, flies and smell were their beautiful smiles. During the Jesus Banquet, people had the opportunity to come over and pick out some new (nearly new) [...]

My friend Randy I do my best to describe what a trip to Honduras is like. I share on this blog stories and pictures of things that have touched us in ways so deep that we’ll forever be affected by then. As hard as I try, I’ll NEVER be able to fully explain what a [...]

It’s cold this morning. It’s been cold every morning and evening this week. We were totally unprepared for this kind of weather. I’m wearing my last pair of clean shorts, yes shorts. That’s because my only pair of jeans, that would be a little warmer, are filthy. So I sit here with 3 shirts on [...]

Yesterday was an amazing day. I’m sorry I didn’t post this last night, we were all flat worn out. We were on the road yesterday by 5:30 am and picking up trash around feeding area by 6:30. It was a full day of serving people … hungry, dirty people. Marc Tindall guessed that we served [...]

We arrived this morning at 6 am to pick up trash around the area we would be serving the Jesus Banquet today. No one needs to have a banquet for dump people in an area that’s trashy. The tables are ready, people are arriving, but the food has yet to get here (typical Honduras). Picture [...]

I don’t speak Spanish and Hondurans don’t speak English, but we do speak the language of love. Today we spoke love. Today we spoke touch. Today we spoke the language of smiles. We spent time this afternoon in a little village just north of the capital city playing with sweet Honduran kids. We played soccer, [...]

Just wanted you let you know that we arrived safely in Teguc Honduras. Our plane landed perfectly on the 2nd shortest major runway in the world. The thunderous applause by everyone after the plane landed was a new touch. I’ll keep you informed on our trip several times a day.

I’m leaving for Honduras tomorrow, but before I go I wanted to give you an update on our Extreme Home Makeover project that we’re calling the “Augment Project.” We’ve made great progress on the house so far. When we started we were hoping to be done by spring, but everyone has kicked in and we’re [...]