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Beginning of the end of the beginning

Today, i’m heading to Argentina to take Cori to bible college at Palabra de Vida (Word of Life). I’m strangely tired and numb, probably because i’m in production mode, trying to make sure we get thru customs and into country … Continue reading

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Faith Promise for Missions

I have always believed that God will provide the monies needed to build His Kingdom here on earth. I just get nervous about how I can be a part, with my financial margin shrinking each day. An old Sunday School … Continue reading

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on the ground in Denver

Ok, been a while since i’ve posted. No one is commenting, so i must be journaling to myself. That’s cool. Landed in Denver to 3 degrees Fahrenheit temps. I feel alive. Working on site surveys for Rock The River Tour. … Continue reading

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Feeling bummed, oppressed, and depressed

Most people know that I’m truly happy most of the time. I sing lots of stupid, silly songs, and enjoy life most of the time. But, I do admit, I’m feeling pretty down right now. When someone you love seems … Continue reading

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First hot shower since I’ve been in Haiti

today, I just had my first hot shower of my entire haiti trip. only to be interrupted by a phone call from the production manager!!! when I got back in to rinse off, THE WATER PRESSURE WAS OFF!!!!!

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Hi folks, on the ground in Haiti getting ready for the Franklin Graham Festival here. We are broadcasting a live webcast on Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2011, from 1:30pm – 4:30pm, from the stadium floor. To see it, click billygraham.org/haitilive

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Merry Christmas 2010!

Thanks for coming by to visit with the Vans!  We are thankful for good health, great kids, and an Amazing Savior in Jesus Christ! ERICA:  excelling at guitar, played allstar baseball with the boys and held her own, started 7th … Continue reading

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My kids are blogging

They are showing me up… but I am proud of them. Cori and Joel are in Nicaragua, sharing in ministry and seeing God’s love spread. So proud of them. Keep up with Cori’s thoughts at http://nica2010loveoutloud.wordpress.com/.

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Blogging… I must be traveling again

well, I’m in Belo Horizonte, Brazil at a Franklin Graham Festival, seeing lives change. One of the remarkable things I’m seeing is the number of “young adults” that are coming to the festival and coming forward to trust Christ. Most … Continue reading

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More training for those I love

I’ve been recently challenged to do some more training w/ my kids. I thought I already was, and yet this person challenged me to do some more direct and specific training. So, i’m taking this to heart. Now, I’m being … Continue reading

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