When we give our first aid/CPR classes to students, we sometimes ask each other what the cutoff age should be. Is there an age that is “too young”? We can teach them all the skills and show them each step, but when it comes down to it, will they remember what to do, let alone be strong enough to perform chest compressions when the need arises? For the littlest students, the truth is, probably not… but if we start building the foundation now and repeat it over the years, somet

Seeing and hearing all the events that are now happening on our planet, and all that many say will happen soon, a single phrase echoes in my mind: "One last call." There isn't much time left before our Savior returns, and yet, even against time, He extends His grace and love to those who wish to draw near to Him. This weekend, our students will be doing children's ministry for the first time in a community outside the Lighthouse, and we have experienced all kinds of oppositio

It has been an incredibly exciting season for our ministry as we move toward new horizons. Lately, we’ve been planning to teach in new communities, driven by a mission to reach more people in need. Our goal is twofold: help them learn to live a healthy life physically, and guide them to know Jesus better or, in many cases, to know Him for the very first time. Just the other day, I experienced a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. I was at a school teaching a health les

This month we worked with the students in both communities of El Zapote and El Tizate, continuing our theme of agriculture with them. I always enjoy working with the kids (more than with the adults ... ...they're my favorite. They bring so much energy, excitement, and joy, and it's contagious. You get many smiles and laughter in, even as you talk about gross things like fungus and pesticides. Speaking of pesticides, I enjoyed the metaphor Lisa made between pests that kill pla