Summary: The Extremes of Peru

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Wow! There is less and less time in the evenings to write. In fact, we haven’t returned to our hotel before midnight for the past few evenings. So, I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking. 🙂 Currently, the country of Peru is divided into two classes for the most part: the rich and […]

Celebrating Independence Day

Jonathon Altizer

This year the Lord worked it out for many family and friends, even our Aunt Ruth from Florida! to participate in the celebration of our country’s freedom. Here’s some pictures from the great time of fellowship and activities.     Our fathers’ God, to Thee, Author of liberty,  To Thee we sing: Long may our […]

Summary: Touring Lima

The interior of a cathedrial on the Plaza

From the Maria Angola Centro de Convenciones across the street from our hotel to the Plaza de Armas downtown, we had a fantastic tour of Lima today. I think the Plaza de Armas was my favorite location. We arrived there at dusk, just in time to photograph the beautiful textures of the intricate architecture.   […]

Summary: A Day in Callao

Restaurant, this way . . .

Today, we drove to Peru’s largest and most important port city, Callao (pronounced Kaw-jhow). For lunch we went out to eat at a very fancy restaurant that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. Many boats were docked close by and large ships could be seen in the distance. The seafood served was just incredible! To finish the day, […]

Summary: Building Relationships

The guys quartet on a special stage prepared for the banquet

Today could be divided into two main sections. First, the team traveled about two hours north by bus to a school where took the opportunity to share testimonies, sing, and explain how to have true success in life. We then ate lunch with the students and had a great time just interacting with them one […]

A Day of Firsts

To South America!

  The first day of this special mission’s trip started at 5:30AM in the morning of July 11th. It is now almost 2:00AM por la madrugada of the 12th. It has certainly been the logest day of travel I have experienced yet, but I am grateful to the Lord that He has brought the entire […]

True or False? An Independence Day Quote

Recently, I heard the following quote, attributed to John Quincy Adams: “The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: It connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” Was it Adams who said this? If so, is it true? The upcoming post about this quote will be all […]

A 21st Century Statesmen

I have great respect for State Senator Daniel Webster of Florida, an honorable statesmen, a wise leader, and a loving father. He served so well in the Florida Legislature that several years ago they designated a local highway as the Daniel Webster Western Beltway in recognition of more than 25 years of legislative service. When […]

Quench not the Spirit

"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, in light inaccesible, hid from our eyes."

    One Sunday morning soon after sunrise I stepped outside. What I saw brought a tremendous feeling of awe! The scene reminded me of what it is like to live in God’s presence and have nothing hid from Him. Through His Spirit and His word, God wants to show us the right way. May […]