Dear Friends, I am committed to living in love, joy and peace even in this crazy imperfect world.  We are part of a higher Kingdom and it is our privilege to live in the Kingdom of God now.  As...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We have some special needs that we need help with at this time.  Pastor Manuel is finishing the security walls around the center in Penasco and a half wall on the roof for an additional...

Francis Frangipane: “I Will Rejoice!” Francis Frangipane, Cedar Rapids, IA Jan 21, 2024 God’s desire is for us to possess a thankful, rejoicing heart. To some, such a goal seems like an unscalable mountain, yet this is exactly what...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We just finished a great time of teaching, fellowship, and prayer in Nicaragua.  We gathered about 45 pastors together from Nicaragua and also some from Guatemala and Costa Rica, along with over 150 young leaders...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I was just in SW Florida and visited the town of Immokalee, which is only about an hour north of the affluent town of Naples.   It is the home of immigrants in Florida...

Filled? By Dr. Joelle Suel There are four primary evidences of being filled by the Spirit that are listed by Paul in the Bible: praise, worship, thanksgiving, and submissiveness. These signs of the inward presence of the Spirit of...

Dear Friends,As we come to the end of another year, I am reminded that Jesus calls us friends.We don’t work for him, we work with him and his precious holy spirit in love.All our community centers are growing and...

Dear Friends,I have just returned from Penasco, Mexico where we had a couple of officialevents for the neighborhood or pueblo called Nueva Esperanza or New Hope. Thesalon and kitchen are finished, more or less, so the Center is now...

The Joy of the Lord God’s eternal nature is Joy.   He is the most joyous person I know. Jesus said I give you my joy, that your joy may be complete.  John 15 Jesus endured the cross for the...

Dear Friends,I am just back from Penasco, Mexico and excited that much progress has been madeon the Community Center. The salon or fairly large great room has been enclosedand is now ready to be painted and finished. Most of...