Monthly Archives: April 2012

Health Update

Posted on April 27, 2012 by alanbeth

I have other things about which I would like to give an update, but I need to work on an email update for April first.  I still need to update the blog a bit so I thought I’d share one … Continue reading →

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Stuff That Grows

Posted on April 19, 2012 by alanbeth

Caught this scene on my walk to the ATM for some “pesitos.”  One thing many of our guests comment on is the unique shape of the trees in some parts of our town.  Notwithstanding all the people around who probably … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up

Posted on April 17, 2012 by alanbeth

Now that we’re past the 2 weeks of “Semana Santa” (Holy Week) vacation time, the community center is set to resume programs tonight with several ESL classes being offered.  I’ll be teaching 2 mainly grammar classes and also 2 conversation … Continue reading →

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Chewable for Friday

Posted on April 13, 2012 by alanbeth

“The Christian life is a combination of amnesia and déjà vu, ‘I think that I have forgotten this somewhere before.’” ~ Dr. Clair Davis I saw this quote in the sermon Jason and I will be translating this weekend.  Isn’t that … Continue reading →

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Rustic Art

Posted on April 12, 2012 by alanbeth

After wrapping up our visa and car legalization renewals yesterday, we stopped downtown for a quick lunch and to walk a few of the tourist shops for trinkets for this summer’s trip.  We always like to have some little Mexico-themed … Continue reading →

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News Scratchings

Posted on April 11, 2012 by alanbeth

Good news!  Our annual missionary visas have been renewed and are in our hands in record time!  Last year’s visas expired on April 8.  Here on April 11 we have our renewed visas and our car has also been legalized … Continue reading →

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Three Men and One Savior on a Cross

Posted on April 6, 2012 by alanbeth

Today, as I contemplate “Good Friday” and the crucifixion of our precious Jesus, a few thoughts come to mind concerning this most important of events in all of eternity as it relates to men. One Man died for all.  Of … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Chewable

Posted on April 6, 2012 by alanbeth

“Avoid a sugared gospel as you would shun sugar of lead.  Seek the gospel which rips up and tears and cuts and wounds and hacks and even kills, for that is the gospel that makes alive again.  And when you … Continue reading →

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Good Friday – Why?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by alanbeth

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…but the Lord determines our steps

Posted on April 2, 2012 by alanbeth

So my mom has to have serious dental work tomorrow and will need some ice cream from the store in order to have something to eat after seeing the dentist.   She hops in the car to go to Publix to … Continue reading →

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