Mike Clark's Daily Blog
Bitter cold in the Land of Spring
It is freezing here in the land of eternal spring. Never has it been this cold this long since we arrived in 1989. The forecast is two more months of intense cold. The fourth purpose for reading the Bible daily is found in John 5:39 which tells us…
Quique and Dottie
The third purpose for the Bible is found in II Timothy 16-17 which says All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good…
Changing Dorms
The second purpose of reading the Bible is to make us wise to salvation. In II Timothy 3:15 we read¨ and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ ¨.…
Our foundation
With what happened in New Orleans and Las Vegas I had a heavy night. The world is truly out of control and instead of love governing relations between both people and nations we have hatred in every form. The Lord kept saying to me last night ¨My Word¨.…
New Orleans
New Orleans was hit with an ISIS terror attack. With at least 10 killed that means some families will always have to live with this day being a horrible reminder of how their lives changed forever. It happened with the Sugar Bowl scheduled to be played yesterday meaning…
Aging
Hard to believe that another year has passed. The older I get the faster the days go by. The baby dorm staff brought all the toddlers to see Dottie and they all gave her a big hug and kiss which made Dottie so happy. A scripture that I…
Forgive my misprint
30th: It has been such a busy month but the children have had so much fun. The staff worked very hard to provide activities for the children. There were less gifts, but the children cooperated and enjoyed what they received. Someone said that if you are a mom,…
Mothers
It has been such a busy month but the children have had so much fun. The staff worked very hard to provide activities for the children. There were less gifts, but the children cooperated and enjoyed what they received. Someone said that if you are a mom, you…
Tony
Adela left for a week last night, so Estefany was here bright and early and she and Tony prepared Dottie for the day. Adela will be visiting three different areas of Guatemala widely separated but she will be able to visit a host of family members she has…
Adela´s vacation
Estefany has been training under Adela so that Adela can leave this coming week and visit her family. Tony and Lily will take Michelle form the week as we cannot physically handle her. She loves going to their house and playing with Aria and Robbie. Michelle is not…
Problems with posting
26: Yesterday was a day of joy and fun with gifts, a turkey dinner followed by fireworks at midnight and then a traditional Guatemala meal at 1am. The dinner for everyone was wonderful with turkey, dressing, corn, green beans and dessert. Dottie and I slept through the latter…
Enjoyment and Kindness
Tuesday was a day of joy and fun with gifts, a turkey dinner followed by fireworks at midnight and then a traditional Guatemala meal at 1am. The dinner for everyone was wonderful with turkey, dressing, corn, green beans and dessert. Dottie and I slept through the latter fireworks…
Grandchildren Christmas Eve
Christmas Day is sort of a slowdown day. The children have had so much activity and so many blessings for two weeks that we all just set down to be with one another in the spirt of a family. The weather continues to go from very cold to…
Doris
Every young person who receives a college or technical school diploma is a great testimony. Doris received her nursing diploma last week. She came here as a toddler after being unbelievably abused in her home. God not only healed her mind and spirit to assure she does remember…
Gabby(Elisabeth)
We took Dottie to church for the first time in months and the children were so happy to see her. She stayed awake for the 2.5 hours and even raised her hands for a couple of songs. The kids applauded her. Genesis was the first child from Casa…
Communion
Friday night the children watched a movie. Some were in Christmas PJs. On Saturday the children had a bonfire with smores and caroling. The staff has really made a lot of effort to keep the children busy. I will preach this morning on the theme ¨Rejoice Everyday¨. Happiness…
Casa staff dinner
The staff meal was filled with laughter and great food. There were games and gifts for everyone. We all were together in one place which is a rarity. We have over 70 paid staff so seeing that allows the staff to respect what else is happening at Casa.…
Christmas activities
Heidi has done such a great job with her musical program. From singing to piano, saxophones, memorizing Bible verses and focal presentations she has blessed so many children. Each dorm made their own manger scene, and the winning dorm will receive a gift. You can vote online which…
A Christmas Miracle
Heidi presented her concert, and it was so sweet. The children who played, spoke or sang were precious. There were dozens of performers. Adela is training Estefany how to care for Dottie because Adela is going on vacation for one week. The fourth point for a Godly family…
Another mess up
The update yesterday published on our web cite but not anywhere else so I resent it with todays message. 17th: The second point for us to have a Christian family is found in I Thessalonians 4:18 and that is to encourage one another. Over the years I have…