Conchshell Chronicles

Sep. 26, 2019

September 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

When I lived in Vail Colorado in ’79 to ‘82, I worked at the Mark Hotel as a banquet waiter with a professional waiter from Shreveport Louisiana named Greg. He taught me a lot about table service at the hotel. Greg was also a talented basketball player. “Dr. G.” as he was known on the court for his moves, was also one of my favorite people to hang with. In those days when we often indulged ourselves in various “highs”, Dr. G would often offer me something and say “This will put pep in your step, and glide in your stride.”

Aug. 22, 2019

August 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

On Utila, I am hardly surprised when I experience some odd physiological adventure on my body. Honestly many times we have literally felt “attacks” upon us by an unseen force that sweeps through and tries to take us off course or simply distract us enough to make us ineffective. On this trip, I acquired a few bug bites on my body and then as I scratched to solve the itch, they turned into a full-on rash which itched me so much it felt like torture.

Jul. 15, 2019

July 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

Its rainy season on the Rio Coco and things are getting muddy. Muddy riverbanks slow down foot traffic between the eight villages of Seek The Lamb’s school district, which is educating over 1700 students this year, grades First through High School.

Our high school is located in Living Creek, and most of our secondary teachers live in Sawa, which is a 2-3 hour walk away. For much of the year, three teachers from Sawa, and two from Uran, along with many of the students, make this walk daily to attend classes.

That’s dedication to education!

Jun. 20, 2019

June 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

God has given many of us biological sons and daughters. We are told to teach these children about God, His Love for us, His character, His standards of right and wrong, and His plans for our lives. We are to do this continually, in a very relational manner.

God has given all of us spiritual children. These are people who He brings into our Sphere who don’t know Him, or who do and need some encouragement, exhortation, and equipping. This is what “Loving your neighbor as yourself” is all about.

May. 21, 2019

May 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

I have found the key for achieving satisfaction in our work and sleeping peacefully at night: The Greek word Ergon.

Ergon can be translated “work, assigned tasks”. I first became acquainted with this word Ergon early on in my relationship with God when I read a profound verse in the letter to the Ephesians:

¹⁰For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things (ergon) he planned for us long ago. Eph 2:10

Here is the principle: God created us and placed us on Planet Earth to accomplish specific things He planned for us when He created the Universe.

May. 21, 2019

March 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

The Rio Coco Café ministry is a good example of how God wants to use our vocations in His outreach to the world. During the Middle Ages, the Church taught that the only sacred work was that of a priest, monk, or nun. Society developed attitudes toward to workers who were “less than” the ruling classes, and the ecclesiastical orders. This all changed when the Reformation began in the 1500’s, where Christians began reading the Bible and discarding church practices that were not found in the Bible. Martin Luther was a leader in this movement, and he discovered that all work was holy to God, and that we should do our very best in our work, because we were doing it for the Lord.

Apr. 25, 2019

April 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

This year we have 1769 students attending classes in Klampa, Boon, Sawa, Urang, Sih, Living Creek, Utlamatha, and Plankira. They attend grades first through sixth in all communities, and secondary school in Living Creek. Many of our students from Sawa, Urang, Sih, and Utlamatha walk a few hours each day to get the high school in Living Creek. Since it is the dry season, travel by foot is possible.

Feb. 13, 2019

February 2019 Conchshell Chronicles

With our Rio Café Ministry going strong, I find myself creating new recipes for fun, flavor and for taking care of my team. I love eating and sharing my food with people I love. All of my children are trying very hard to eat better and function as successful effective people in this world. We are all trying to eat “cleaner” and healthier. However, we were discussing how very “versatile” we all are in the the world of food and ever in search of the “best” burger, fries, salad with the most texture flavor & umpf factor, most scrumptious dessert, the next “star” mega vegetable of all... We are grateful to enjoy such freedom….and we try to “Live it up” and Level Up in every way possible. Life is short.