jesus – Equipping and Sending

The only way home

You might wonder, why is she writing so much these days. Well I guess that is what “quarantine” does. Though our government here in Costa Rica has not made it a ‘law’ to stay inside, they highly recommend not going anywhere and stay put. I guess it is the same for many of you. WhenContinue reading “The only way home”

An enemy to humanity

Is it really a virus the one that is a posing an enemy to humanity? Seems that way doesn’t it? Fear, troubled hearts, worry, uncertainty, anxiety and dread have all become part of so many lives where before perhaps there was none. Today I was reminded of a group of people that faced these thingsContinue reading “An enemy to humanity”

Middle of the night flights

I wonder why I decided to buy a plane ticket that leaves at 1am?? Must be because the deal was amazing and I figured I can handle the lack of sleep…but can my 9 year old, who is with me? She has been fast asleep since we left at 1am this morning and has continuedContinue reading “Middle of the night flights”

Something to die for

In 1996 I embarked on this adventure with God and it was this photo in the middle of a brochure that drew me into applying for this missionary training course. Jeff Pratt, the director of the course write so well what J was experiencing in my heart. “Waiting to be invaded by a fresh, relevantContinue reading “Something to die for”

The future Campus

Since 1999 God has spoken to Giacomo and I to have a University of the Nations Training facility here in the capital of Costa Rica. After 15 years the Lord released to us our very own 30 acre piece of land to develop this Campus. As Youth With A Mission in San Jose Costa RicaContinue reading “The future Campus”

Go and make disciples

Wow what an amazing week Marjolein had in YWAM El Salvador in the first week of this month of April. Being invited to speak in a Discipleship Training School is always a huge blessing, but also very humbling. Every day the Lord gave direction and we saw Holy Spirit give much revelation to this wonderfulContinue reading “Go and make disciples”

Week #4 Jesus is everything

What can I say but this week, even after walking with Jesus for 22 years now, Jesus once again became the center of everything. He has always been the center, the reason, the truth, but this week again His life, death and resurrection have become the main objective and the reason for why we doContinue reading “Week #4 Jesus is everything”

Prayer changes things

For past two weeks we have experienced all kinds of interesting events, especially on a personal level with Giacomo falling fracturing a few ribs, recovering from a collapsed lung and all the while making sure things move forward within the areas of our responsibilities. But…. Prayer changes things. The family of God around the worldContinue reading “Prayer changes things”