All of the December activities on the mountain have come and gone. The Christmas dinners, the decor, the field trips, the camping nights, the basketball games, the food distribution, the Christmas parade…..a whirlwind of events for the past several weeks is finished. As we spend the next several days focused on Christmas, we will not … More Happy Birthday Jesus!

“Excuse Me?  It cost how much?   No, thank you!”  This was my response when someone told me the price for a basketball court.   It was a lot of money.  How can concrete and metal be so expensive?   While I was certain the students would have fun playing basketball, I seriously doubted any … More The Basketball Court!

Since I see these students every day, then I am able to hear them express their gratitude towards Grace Ministries. They may see me as the boots on the ground, but none of this possible without the people who support us. In October, I asked the seniors to write a “Thank You” letter to give … More A Heart of Gratitude!

“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 Today—and everyday—we choose to be thankful for every single one of you.    You have loved our family.  You have shown up for our family.   You have encouraged our family.     You have laughed with us.  You have cried with us.  You … More Thankful!

“I have learned to appreciate a plate of food!”  He sat in a circle with five of our teachers looking at him with a mixture of love and memories. They remembered his past–the poor decisions, the many interventions, the destructive choices. They knew about the loss in his life.  They remembered how our hearts were … More A Plate of Food!

Last year, every child in our school received a brand-new pair of shoes for Christmas. I will never forget the smiles on their faces as they opened their boxes. Their excitement over the shoes was just as big as their excitement over their new toys! Have you ever counted how many pairs of shoes you … More Christmas Shoes!

Who had the idea to have a pastor’s conference, revival at Iglesia JET, 3 graduation ceremonies, and a Senior trip within an 11 day time frame?!   We just enjoyed a week making lots of memories with our Seniors!   We left the mountain at 3:30am on Monday with 17 excited students.   I gave … More Senior Trip!

Today is the day we have anticipated for the past six years! Graduation Day! We have prayed for this day. We have dreamed of this day. We have worked tirelessly for this day. Today is the day! In October of 2018 the Lord impressed on my heart and my dad’s heart the need to provide … More Today is Graduation Day!

By the end of 2025, Grace Ministries will have helped provide homes for 300 families in need. In a country with so many challenges, one of the most common questions we hear is: How do you decide which families receive a house? The Process of Choosing Families Our pastor, Adan, works closely with local pastors and government officials … More How Do You Choose the Houses?

It’s one of the most common questions we hear — “How do you choose the students for your school?” It’s also one of the hardest to answer. At Colegio JET in Guatemala, choosing students isn’t just about filling seats in a classroom. It’s about finding families who share our belief that education can change lives … More How Do You Choose the Students?