In 2012, Philippines was ranked the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change by a German organization. In 2013, we fell to #5, but take a look at the list here and think:… ... read more

Every year on the second Sunday of July, churches give thanks to seafarers and those who minister to them on what is called Sea Sunday. For the past few years one of the local Christian… ... read more

Haiti Fact #16:The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) will withdraw its peacekeeping troops in October 2017 after thirteen years in Haiti.  The withdrawal comes after a successful presidential election, demonstrating a departure from… ... read more

I am now based in Santiago City, Isabela Province!At the beginning of June, I transferred here to The Episcopal Diocese of Santiago to work on a low-greenhouse gas emission rice farming project. Santiago City, located… ... read more

I've been having some rugby related aches and pains and decided to go to a Chinese Medicine Doctor (who is also my teammate). I have to say there are good reasons why acupuncture and cupping… ... read more

 One of the parts about traveling and living in other places that I love most is that it always seems to tap into my spiritual self.  I am forced to completely trust and rely upon… ... read more

Dear friends,As I round the corner marking my final month of service in the Holy City of Jerusalem with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, I reflect on my ministry here over the last eight months… ... read more

After saying emotional goodbyes, to my girlfriend, family, and friends, I was on my way to South Africa. After checking in my two suitcases (one big and one small), I took my book bag and… ... read more

I thought I should update you all on some of my activities here in Liverpool. Last Friday I helped the cathedral celebrate LightNight which is a one-night free arts and culture celebration across the city. Venues take… ... read more

You know the parable of the two sons, and the one son says he’s not going to help his father in the field but then does, and the other son says he will but doesn’t… ... read more

Haiti Fact #15:Cap-Haitien has lots of marching bands (ra-ra in Creole).  One will march by once or twice each month.  They like to play “Stand By Me.”From April 23-29, Eli and I were in Cange,… ... read more

Because of the unforeseen circumstance of my grandmother’s passing, this announcement has been expedited and is happening a little differently than I would have liked.  But oh well I guess that is how life goes,… ... read more

Yesterday FSRL came to another milestone.  All the freshmen in the nursing school and the rehab school were honored for successful completion of the first year of general studies.  The end of the first year… ... read more

Hey guys. How's it going? It's been a while so I figured that I would give an update on the current happenings of my life. I've become way more involved in the community so my… ... read more

BLOG Part ONE – the serious part!  A wonderful occasion yesterday! Yesterday FSRL came to another milestone.  All the freshmen in the nursing school and the rehab school were honored for successful completion of the… ... read more