Lepaterique, Honduras
There are somethings that transcend culture, and with guys that often involves sports. This was a brutal game of throw the football and everyone try to catch it (though wisdom comes with age as you'll note Jerry Handlon standing in the back).
"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:1 English Standard Version
What we discover every time we travel to Lepaterique is that there is much more that unites us "in the bond of peace" than separates us. We speak different languages. We live in different countries. We have different customs, yet we are united by God's work in us.
We are united by our faith in Jesus Christ.
We are united by our human struggle to live our faith in Jesus Christ.
We are united by our joy being in each other's presence.
Yes, boys will be boys no matter the culture. In the same way, the church will be the church no matter the culture.
Today's Challenge: Pray for the church in a nation you have never visited. You might search the internet to find out something about that country to help you pray of the work of the church in this nation.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:1 English Standard Version
What we discover every time we travel to Lepaterique is that there is much more that unites us "in the bond of peace" than separates us. We speak different languages. We live in different countries. We have different customs, yet we are united by God's work in us.
We are united by our faith in Jesus Christ.
We are united by our human struggle to live our faith in Jesus Christ.
We are united by our joy being in each other's presence.
Yes, boys will be boys no matter the culture. In the same way, the church will be the church no matter the culture.
Today's Challenge: Pray for the church in a nation you have never visited. You might search the internet to find out something about that country to help you pray of the work of the church in this nation.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner. ARR.
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