Due to all the difficulties and unplanned delays, we had to finish the last 240ish miles on the Amazon by fastboat. The Amazon fastboat is like a cross between…
Category: Keeping it Real
Lessons from the Amazon Part 8 – Logs in the River
It was a huge log. It seemed to come out of nowhere and it was too late to change course. I was on the front deck watching the sunset…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 7 – Full Tilt
Sometimes a problem comes along and we over-adjust. We learned today that over-adjusting / overcorrecting can be dangerous. The boat captain was told of a shortcut that had been…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 6 – Up a Creek without a Paddle
Steering on any vehicle is vital. When the belt on our steering system broke we knew it was a serious issue. The current of the Amazon is very strong,…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 5 – Who Needs Jesus?
Day after day on the Amazon we have passed by house after house filled with precious families. We have seen them smile and wave. We have had a little peek…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 4 – Get Out of Your Boat
A boat out on the water is so peaceful and so relaxing. However, as a person who is not fond of being in the water – especially deep dark water…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 3 – Paving the Way
Being in a boat on the Amazon River is an amazing place to be. It’s peaceful and calm, aside from the occasional rain storm or floating log. Mile after mile…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 2- When we Fall – The Accidental Baptism
I posted the story yesterday about walking the plank. I eluded to the fact that we had one mishap that ended in an accidental baptism. It’s true. One of our…
Lessons from the Amazon Part 1 – Walking the Plank
Walking the Plank Amazon Vision Ministries takes the gospel of Jesus Christ to villages along the West Amazon River. Their ministry partners also do children’s activities, provide medical and dental…
Think About His Love
Think About His Love Jesus gave us two very specific commandments. He took all of the law and all of the religious teachings and simplified them for us….just – love. …
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