This week is about creating spaces. Is it sufficient to simply monitor and mind what our children see, hear and are exposed to? Should we manage this for ourselves? What kind of environment is healthy for us to grow and mature? Our childrent? What kind of environment did God give us to grow in? How [...]
Author: Mark T. Boyer
Tech-wise Family – Week 2
This week, we covered Chapter 1 and reviewed our values. We discussed character education and where we are today with it in schools. We also talked about routers and setting up security in our homes to control access. Some of the issues we discussed were around how difficult it can be to control access to [...]
Tech-Wise Family – Week 1
Dangers and Awareness of Technology in our lives What is the proper place for technology in our families? What are our values? How do we determine what's right for our children / ourselves, etc.? Truth TestAgendaModelValues Resources: (Note: the below are affiliate links. Buying a book using one of these links will help offset some [...]
Everything Takes Longer in México
In past trips to Mexico I’ve noticed that the pace of life is slower. What I didn’t realize until this trip is that everything takes longer and with that much patience and persistence is required. It’s a little like stepping into a time warp and the work just goes slower. Tools that we would normally [...]
Tough Day in the Fire Fields
Tuesday was a difficult day in many ways. We began the day with prayer and proceeded to a meeting at breakfast to coordinate efforts to help the victims of the fire. There were 114 homes burned. Many families have relocated to other places but there are still many who have remained and are living in [...]
Shoe Day
Today we delivered over 50 pair of shoes to the Bosco Orphanage children. Each child was able to buy a pair of school shoes and a second pair within their budget. It was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had in working with these kids seeing their eyes light up as they got to [...]
The Fires In Tecate
This week in addition to working with the Rancho San Juan Bosco orphanage, we are going to serve and help those who were impacted by the fires a few weeks ago that swept through and destroyed 114 homes in Tecate. We are heading there this afternoon to deliver hot chocolate and burritos and assess where [...]
Sunday Service
Today we went to church at the 2nd Nazarene Church. Gordon and has a moment to stand up and tell why we were there and thank the congregation for their hospitality and support. Gordon gave a heartfelt and inspired word. The church service was filled with God’s presence as everyone worshiped and listened to Pastor [...]
Landing in San Diego
The flight across country was thankfully uneventful. We were able to get a snack on the plane and will be arriving hungry. The conversation with Gordon was inspiring. We talked about many topics and I especially appreciate his knowledge and love of history. He brings a fresh and new perspective to things and his heart [...]
Tecate, B.C. Mexico – November Mission
Have you thought of doing a short-term mission? Are you curious what it's really like on the other side of the border? Do you have a heart to serve others? Then continue reading and let's knock this off your bucket list. This opportunity could change your life!