“We’ll pick you up from the hotel at 9:30-ish in the morning.” “The ladies Bible study starts at 4-ish this afternoon.” “Most of the stores close at 8-ish at night.” As one might expect, time… Adding Ish to Your Schedule: Brainstorms from Bacolod #4

“How many jobs have you had” asked Alvin’s adopted granddaughter recently. Alvin counted them up. “Seventeen,” he said.  He’s been a hearse driver, bulldozer operator, forest fighter, and concrete worker–among many occupations.  “But I finally… The Little School That Could: Brainstorms from Bacolod #3

“Yuletide in Bacolod begins in September,” said an exasperated Joseph (11 years old). It seems that shops and organizations in Bacolod begin celebrating Christmas in September. Lights and decorations go up around the city and… God is Dead? Brainstorms from Bacolod #2

Our team of 5 is crashing with fatigue after traveling from Wednesday morning through Friday night to arrive in Bacolod, Philippines. But we are thrilled to be here! We look forward to ministering to and… The Lesson of the Clothespins: Brainstorms from Bacolod #1