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Jamaica’s Violence Spirals Further Out Of Control

June 15th, 2008 | Posted in: Missioner Reflections | 5 Comments »

News of Jamaica’s violence almost kept me from going home. I couldn’t believe that there would come a day when I would feel that way. Oh me of little faith and no wings of steel like Batfink. (You are probably too young to remember Batfink, so go ahead and Google it. I’ll wait till you [...]

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Help Panama Pray For Rain

May 21st, 2008 | Posted in: Missioner Reflections | 11 Comments »

[River Chagres Dam that supplies the Panama Canal with fresh water - Photo by Marvia Lawes]
Today, Panamanians were asked to ‘pray for rain’. You all know I get up to crazy things sometimes, but I’m serious this time. Tonight at Prayer Meeting one of our leaders reminded the gathering of the crisis with the [...]

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More Mango Reflections On CPBA Men’s And Women’s Retreat

May 17th, 2008 | Posted in: Missioner Reflections | 2 Comments »

The Central Panama Baptist Association, joint Men’s and Women’s Prayer Retreat, took place May 8-10th at Santa Clara. It was a most meaningful experience. My mango reflections went much better than I anticipated. For me, this year’s event was far more restful than last year. This, despite the fact that I gave the opening [...]

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Bloggers Unite : Jamaica’s Violence A Human Rights Concern

May 15th, 2008 | Posted in: Missioner Reflections | 12 Comments »

Jamaica’s escalating violence and attendant Human Rights concerns need to be addressed in an integrated manner, infused with a clear bias toward seeking justice for all. For without justice there will be no peace.

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Mango Reflections At CPBA Retreat

May 8th, 2008 | Posted in: Missioner Reflections | 7 Comments »

The Central Panama Baptist Association (CPBA) Women’s and Men’s Departments are once again hosting their annual retreat at Cresta del Mar, Santa Clara Panama. I am off to share with them and enjoy some quiet reflection myself.
So I’ll be missing for a few days. Surely you’ll miss me. ( I hope that was a resounding [...]

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Is Panama’s Black Christ A Symbol Of Hope Or Foolishness?

May 6th, 2008 | Posted in: Panama Culture, Panama Religion | 11 Comments »

Panama’s Festival of El Christo Negro is testimony to the fact that some Black Panamanians and people from other parts of the world, do not count their devotion as foolishness but are filled with hope in their encounters with this representation of Christ. It is important to clarify this common error made by some Christians.

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