My First Visit to a Hindu Temple  In July, shortly before my return to Ecuador, I accompanied an Indian friend from work for a day trip to San Antonio, Texas. We had an enjoyable time together that day, visiting the River Walk, the Alamo, the Japanese Tea Garden, andRead More →
Introduction: As I neared the end of my five-year missionary service in Ecuador, my new friend Trace Pirtle asked if I would answer these interview questions that follow for his website. Structured Interview Questions: (by Trace Pirtle) · Can you share the moment when you first felt called to mission work?Read More →
Facebook Post from Raquel Espinosa – June 3, 2025 David, it has been a privilege to have you in Ecuador. Your presence here was not in vain. Although you have gone through difficult trials, your faith, love, and service have left a deep mark on many lives. You sowed inRead More →
Movie Review: Jesus Revolution A short time ago, my home church here in Ecuador watched the movie Jesus Revolution together. The aim of this movie was to dramatically portray the revival of the Jesus Movement that swept through the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Since IRead More →
My Cross-Cultural Learning Curve I wanted to share with you some more details about my new life here in Ecuador. There have been many cross-cultural adjustments, in addition to the language and changes in physical surroundings that are typical of any move. I believe the Lord has prepared me forRead More →
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream A while back a friend of mine mentioned he was reading a book entitled Radical by David Platt. Intrigued by the simple, yet unmistakable title, I proceeded to investigate and then purchase the book. To give you a sneak preview, the subtitleRead More →
Today I would like to tell you a story. It’s a true story about a young man whose life was completely and radically transformed exactly fifty years ago. It is a heart-warming story of hope for anyone who may be struggling to find true meaning and purpose in life, orRead More →
Now that the dust is apparently settling from the most contentious presidential election in our lifetimes, I have been reflecting on my past political involvement and the new course I have chosen for my life. In reality, this is not really a new course, but one that I felt calledRead More →