To understand this hymn we first must understand that the term “Babel” refers to a place of confusion. Especially confusion induced by mankind’s struggle to dominate God. The Biblical background is found in the days following Noah’s flood. The people of earth thought that… Continue Reading "Back To The Blessed Old Bible"

Repe Ljano  (Ecuadorian Green Banana Soup) serves: 8-10 people Repe Ljano is a distinctive creamy soup made with green bananas, onions, garlic, milk, cheese and cilantro.  The ingredients do not seem to fit together but the end result is delicious! Seven out of Seven… Continue Reading "Repe Ljano (Ecuadorian Green Banana Soup)"

“Jesus said: Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. If you are not fishing, you are not following.” Rev. Robert Lee Fry What does it mean to be to be a follower of Jesus? It means a complete realignment of our lives.… Continue Reading "Fishers Of Men"

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who… Continue Reading "Long Awaited BAPTISMS"

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 Love,

Have you ever considered how important food was in the ministry of Jesus? We see that the context of many of Christ’s interactions involved food. What does our Holy God incarnate have in common with sinners? Food. And the good news is that the… Continue Reading "Food"

“Missions is more than a matter of obeying a command, it is the result of an encounter with Christ. To meet Christ, means to become caught up in a mission to the world.” David Bosch Mankind’s passions run deep! Sports, games, songs, politics, religion,… Continue Reading "More Than A Command"

Psalm one is a wisdom psalm and the author tells his audience to reject the lifestyle of the wicked and to be loyal to God. The psalmist contrasts the destiny of the wicked with that of the righteous, emphasizing that the wicked are destroyed… Continue Reading "Psalm One"

Grilled corn with cilantro queso fresco sauce Grilled corn with a cilantro queso fresco sauce is a common treat in Ecuador.  Seven out of Seven Downings recommend this delicious fair. Ingredients For the cilantro cheese sauce (makes about 1 ½ cups of sauce) 1… Continue Reading "Grilled CornWith Cilantro Queso Fresco Sauce"

“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the Bible, and hear Him bid you go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin. Put your ear down to the burdened, agonized… Continue Reading "Hear!"