Friendships

Over the last 2 weeks, we have had our time divided between 4 cities. Many past friendships have been strengthened and new friendships have been made.

Tegucigalpa

In Tegucigalpa, we were blessed to stay with the Coello family who have been friends of my aunt and uncle for over 25 years. Lazaro Coello was an amazing driver and guide in a city that is so packed you can hardly breath. We went to the capital to apply for a Honduran marriage certificate so that I will be able to receive my residency when the Lord calls us here permanently. Although we went for just paper work, we were blessed with deep relationships with the Coello family.

Reminder of God's promises

In Siguatepeque, we attended a missionary conference where more relationships developed and a wealth of knowledge was gained. It was so amazing to hear of the work that God is doing all over the country of Honduras. Our speaker was extraordinary, and we especially were drawn to one image he pointed out to us. He compared God to a surgeon that had a lot of work to do on a patient. As this surgeon began his work, he selected a tool. The tool he chose was sharp, clean, and available. No other tool would work. We must be those things for God to utilize us in His work in Honduras.

Heart to Heart preschool class focused on a video

In Puerto Cortes and Tegucigalpita, we have been working with Worldwide Heart to Heart Ministries. Last night, we stayed out at the children's home in Tegucigalpita to spend more time with the children that we love so much, but most of our time has been in Puerto Cortes where the church and school are located. It has brought us so much joy to maintain so many of the relationships that were started long ago- 10 years ago for Marvin and 5 years ago for me.

Continue to pray with us as we seek direction over the next few weeks. God led us to be here for five months, and we look forward to him continuing to light our path.

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws." -Psalm 119:105-106

The Dump

Have you ever been to a dump? Years ago, I went with my cousin Erin in Atlanta to take some junk to the local dump. The place was full of worthlessness. Nothing there had value and very little could have been re-purposed.

A few days ago, I traveled to the dump in La Ceiba, Honduras. In the shadow of the dump lives a community. A few concrete houses were there but the majority of homes were made from wood slats reinforced with string, cardboard, and rusted sheet metal. It is in this community that Lisa Bradley ministers. She took another volunteer and I from house to house introducing us to families in the community. Everyone knew who she was and why she was there. She loves the Lord, and she loves the community. As Christians, we are not meant to shy away from the needy nor avoid the poor. Christ calls us into these areas to be a light to a dark place and to bring healing to brokenness.

Walking to a home to visit a sick boy near dump

 Where is God calling you? Where is God calling me? I am challenged with this question and thrilled by it at the same time. God calls us to places of worthlessness and He brings His worth. Where there is no value of human life, God gives value to each individual. And when we have little left to give, God re-purposes us so that we may be a healing light to the world.

Lisa loving on little boy in La Ceiba dump

Waiting in line for a feeding program at a local church

Enjoying the meal provided by church