Category Archives: Christians in Other Places

A Day with the Duttons (or, How Much Can Gentiles Pack Into a Sabbath?)

Last weekend I had the privilege to be with Trent and Rebekah Dutton. The Duttons are a great couple with an interesting story. Both are computer programmers with experience in military applications. Their interest in biblical geography and archaeology grew as they … Continue reading

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Visiting Sevilla, Spain

We began our recent trip with several days near the city of Sevilla (usually labeled “Seville” in English). Some of us recall a storied barber (and rabbit?) from this city. In Spanish, the city name is pronounced [seh-VEE-ya]. Including its … Continue reading

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In Spain for Two Weeks

I have arrived in Sevilla (a.k.a. Seville), Spain, to begin a nearly two-week visit in the country. This trip is primarily about being with Christians, but there are also some interesting things to see and learn about the area. I’m … Continue reading

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Florida College Lectureship this week

I just finished my first full day attending the annual Florida College Lectureship in Temple Terrace, Florida, about 1-1/2 miles from my house. One lecture I attended was an enjoyable presentation on “Evangelism in South America” by Gardner Hall, who … Continue reading

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Reflections on Spain after returning home

We arrived in Tampa last night and made it to our homes. I would have posted last night, but my wife and kids (for some reason) took pretty much all of my time. It was a very good trip by … Continue reading

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Sevilla Meetings – Finished!

We finished up our last evening with the church in Dos Hermanas and got back to the hotel a little while ago. I presented a another archaeological lesson while my father taught on the question, “Why doesn’t God use people … Continue reading

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Sevilla Update, with Pics

We continue to meet every night with the church in the city of Dos Hermanas, a suburb of Sevilla. The weekly meetings are one hour long, so my father and I alternate the preaching. I will be speaking tonight (Thursday), … Continue reading

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Sunday report from Sevilla, Spain

We spoke for two churches in/around Sevilla today, for a total of 4 hours’ assembly. I was with both congregations two years ago, and it was good to renew friendships. Unfortunately, none of the churches in Spain has a full-time … Continue reading

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From Barcelona to sunny Sevilla.

We just arrived in the city of Sevilla, which is often rendered “Seville” in English. Sevilla is in SW Spain, near the border with Portugal. We will be spending time with two churches here over the next week. Our final … Continue reading

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Meeting report from Barcelona

We continue to meet with the church in the Badalona district every night. The rotation we have used had my father speaking tonight (Friday) but the brethren surprised us by extending the time so both he and I could present lessons. I am … Continue reading

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