Big Island – Beyond Borders Life

Youth gathering in the new building under construction, Luz y Vida Church, in Los Cabos.

Church Planting Updates: Oaxaca, Durango, and the Big Island

diasolifeontheborderJuly 17, 2025

New Churches, Transformed Lives Iglesia Betania, Mission Church of Hospital de Fe in Oaxaca. One of the greatest joys we experience in our ministry is seeing new churches planted. Each church represents transformed lives and becomes a beacon of light in…

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When Little Hands Give: Kids Helping Kids Through Hannah’s Toys of Hope

diasolifeontheborderJuly 2, 2025

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A Special Week at Village Seven Church Dave and Dawn Sharing at Village Seven's VBS Last week, we had the special opportunity to share about Hannah’s Toys of Hope with around 300 children at Village Seven Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs.…

Happy faces of thankful children receiving a toy and the message of the Gospel.

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In the Face of Blackouts, the Gospel Advances

diasolifeontheborderJune 12, 2025

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The Crisis on the Big Island Deepens — But Hope Shines Through What would you do if your family spent 20 hours a day in darkness? The situation on the Big Island remains dire. The pastors we serve and the people…

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Echoes of the Father: When Faith Leads to Healing

diasolifeontheborderMay 29, 2025

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Echoes of the Father in Motion The Lord has been blessing the ministry of Ecos del Padre, Echoes of the Father, in remarkable ways. Each day, I write and share a devotional reflection with pastors and leaders across Mexico,…

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Faith in Action: Stories of Hope from the Big Island

diasolifeontheborderMay 6, 2025

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Photo credit: Ramon Espinosa/Associated Press In the midst of hardship, God's love is shining through His people in Cuba. Though the daily challenges are many: 16-hour blackouts, severe food shortages, and a skyrocketing cost of living, faithful leaders continue to press…

The children are all smiles receiving the sandals Yaima got them.

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Faith in Motion: Meeting Needs and Sharing Christ’s Love

diasolifeontheborderMarch 26, 2025

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Testimonies of Faith and Transformation Yaima, wearing a red dress on the right side of the photo, with some of the children that they minister to through Hannah's Toys of Hope. I love receiving testimonies from our pastors and leaders on…

Pastor Jose sharing the love of Christ, helping a family in need

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God’s Light Shines Brightly Amidst the Darkness on the Big Island

diasolifeontheborderFebruary 10, 2025

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A Nation in Crisis: The Struggles of Daily Life on the Big Island Pastor Jose sharing the love of Christ, helping a family in need One of the pastors we are working with on the Big Island did a wonderful job…

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Harvest Time in Cuba

diasolifeontheborderJanuary 20, 2025

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Reaching the Harvest on the Big Island Pastor and leaders in Cuba from top left to right clockwise: Pastor René & Yarelis with René, Reinier and Renlis; Aliane and Yaima; Pastor Justo with Pastor Dunesky & Deneisy and Isiened; Pastor Mario…

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A Christmas Filled with Hope and Gratitude

diasolifeontheborderDecember 23, 2024

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God Expands the Reach of Hannah's Toys of Hope Yaima with one of the children who received a gift This last week, I had a heartfelt conversation with Yaima, one of our incredible leaders on the Big Island. She shared how…

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Celebrating with Hospital de Fe Church

diasolifeontheborderDecember 20, 2024

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Celebrating the Growth and Faith at Hospital de Fe Church Christmas Celebration at Hospital de Fe Church Our church plant in Oaxaca, Hospital de Fe (Hospital of Faith) Church, is experiencing incredible growth and transformation. The Lord is truly at work and…