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Belize, Leadership, PathLight, Salvaged,

Buy a Book, Build a Leader

An acquaintance of mine asked if we are using my book Salvaged to help the new Leadership Institute at PathLight. As it turns out they are using it, and we had a fun conversation about how young leaders from a different culture might read my book.

All of which led to an exciting promotion idea this acquaintance is supporting: buy a copy of Salvaged and $50 will be donated to the PathLight Leadership Initiative. All you need to do is buy a copy of the book and forward the receipt to salvaged@pathlight.org. Then a $50 donation will be …

Belize, Jaguar Creek, Junkyard Wisdom Book,

Transition, Purpose, and Laughter

When two dozen people go to the Belize rainforest to discuss wealth and justice, while also spending their evenings talking about seemingly insolvable issues like Middle East peace or child exploitation, it’s either going to be an amazing experience or an absolute explosion of entrenched opinions and logistical challenges.

Thankfully, no doubt in large part because of your prayer, it was an amazing experience.

The second annual Junkyard Wisdom Belize went off without any logistical challenges, thank God.

More importantly, the people who came had a wide range of opinions and perspectives, but a shared love for God …

Belize, Jaguar Creek, Junkyard Wisdom Book, PathLight,

Wealth, Wisdom, and Howler Monkeys

Wealth, wisdom, and howler monkeys? Well yes, actually, they do go together.

A year ago D’Aun and I, along with Ken and Tamara Wytsma, hosted an event called Junkyard Wisdom Belize. Two dozen folks joined us for 5-days of discussion, adventure, prayer, and going deep into the themes of my book. We did this at the amazing Jaguar Creek, where howler monkeys regularly wake people in the morning.

So yeah, they all do go together!

As you read this we are probably on our way to Belize to host the second annual event. We will again spend …

Belize, Jaguar Creek,

Jaguar Creek – Airbnb Superhost!

A few years ago we transitioned Jaguar Creek from a missions center to a jungle lodge, and the results have been amazing. While maintaining our focus on a Christ-centered mission, we’ve opened our doors to all visitors who wish to stay at this amazing place.

And the world is taking notice. Jaguar Creek has been recognized by TripAdvisor with a Certificate of Excellence, it is a Preferred property on Booking.com, and just recently it was awarded the Superhost status by Airbnb!

As Airbnb describes it, “Superhosts are experienced hosts who provide a shining example for other hosts, and extraordinary …

Belize, PathLight,

Abundant Joy

As readers of this blog know, the work PathLight does in Belize is among my favorite ministries. Recently the CEO of PathLight, Roger Dermody, wrote the letter below announcing the launch of a new campaign built around Abundant Joy. I’m sharing it here in whole because it is so good!

Dear Friends,

I am writing this letter after spending a week in Belize surrounded by people who have what the Apostle Paul describes as “abundant joy” in his letter to the Corinthians. In the midst of poverty, with no obvious way out, the people Paul wrote to embraced joy – …

Belize, So you think you're a writer?,

The Second Book is Closer!

Last week was a busy one. For three days my focus was completely on the final manuscript of my second book, and now I can say all 30+ chapters are written!

Notice I didn’t say the chapters were “done.” They are written, but now the tough part begins as we edit, cut, shape and form the overall package. We might (oh dear!) even cut a whole chapter.

One old wag — Faulkner? — said “in writing, you must kill all your darlings.” That’s hyperbole I hope, but you get the idea. It’s tough cutting things I’ve written!

Some of the …

Belize, PathLight,

Back to School!

It’s back to school time! Millions of students are returning to school this time of year, and almost all of them are receiving some degree of financial aid. Not just college students — but anybody who attends a public school, in any nation, is receiving a subsidized education. Even those who attend private school are being assisted by an endowment or scholarship.

We’re fortunate in America to have good school systems and generous donors (or local governments) who provide for students. Unfortunately, in Belize, the government struggles to meet the needs of students, especially thousands who live in poverty. Secondary …

Belize, Jaguar Creek,

Jaguar Creek Honored by TripAdvisor

Jaguar Creek has received the Certificate of Excellence award from Trip Advisor! Very, very cool for Jaguar Creek to receive this award. It’s a testament to the amazing team in Belize and all their hard work. I’m proud of them and honored to work with them!

Here’s more from the Jaguar Creek website:

We’re very excited to have earned, for the first time ever, a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. We could say a lot more about this – like how awesome our staff is, and how they work to make sure every guest feels at home and well taken …