Bright Spots on the Border – Beyond Borders Life

Dawn, Hannah & Dave at MTW's Link conference

Ringing the Bell for Missions!

estbgnzSeptember 20, 2016

Linking for Missions Mobilization Dawn, Hannah & Dave at MTW's Link conference This past weekend Dawn, Hannah and I had the opportunity to participate in MTW's Link conference in Escondido. Link is designed to mobilize new people for missions. We were given…

A Revived Tijuana!

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Ministry Tijuana

estbgnzOctober 21, 2014

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Good News about TJ I love finding positive news about Tijuana! The news about this border city just keeps getting better. I think TJ gets a bad rap, because of the past. It takes time for perception to change, even if…

From Death to Life

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Church Planting Ministry Missions Prayer Tijuana

estbgnzJuly 10, 2014

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Rocio & Ivan New Life in Ribera del Bosque Today I met with Ivan Casados and his wife Rocio. They are planting a church in Tijuana in Ribera del Bosque. God is changing lives through the testimony of their church! Ivan and Rocio…

God’s Spirit is Stirring in TJ

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Church Planting Ministry Ministry Partners Missions Prayer Tijuana

estbgnzJanuary 13, 2014

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God is Building HIs Church in Tijuana Dave preaching in El Niño parte alto Yesterday was a special day for us! I preached at two different churches in Tijuana, and Dawn and I visited four churches. My point is not that we…

A New Journey Begins!

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Church Planting Ministry Ministry Partners Prayer Tijuana

estbgnzJanuary 6, 2014

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God's Continued Work in 2014 Dave with Pastor Ivan, Pastor Jose Luis and Pastor Daniel Nuñez on the new church plant site I'm still reflecting some on all that God did in 2013. The Lord's mighty deeds encourage my heart, and…

Thankful for God’s Work in 2013: Ministering to Pastors

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Church Planting Ministry Ministry Partners Missions Prayer Reflections & Musings San Diego Tijuana

estbgnzDecember 31, 2013

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God's Blessings in 2013 Roberto & Mana Shim with Dawn & Dave There are so many things to be thankful for as I think back on 2013! I shared some of the reasons I am grateful for God's grace in the…

Rejoicing in God’s Grace

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Church Planting Journey Ministry Ministry Partners Missions Prayer Reflections & Musings San Diego Tijuana

estbgnzDecember 29, 2013

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Pastor Daniel Nuñez with his wife, Yolanda (Daniel is the leader of Lo Mejor del Trigo) As 2013 draws to a close, it causes me to reflect on all the wonderful works our Lord has done in the past year. I believe…

The Joy of Christmas and God’s Increase

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Church Planting Family Happenings Ministry Ministry Partners Missions Prayer Reflections & Musings

estbgnzDecember 24, 2013

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The Joy of the Season! David & I both celebrate our birthdays in December. The cake got the best of us - "Mordida" Today is a doubly special day in our home. We celebrate the birth of our first-born son, David…

Christmas in City Heights

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Ministry Prayer San Diego

estbgnzDecember 20, 2013

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Worship at Christmas in City Heights This week I've posted a couple of times (Christmas in the City and The Importance of Confession) about the inspiring outreach we held this past Sunday. Christmas in City Heights was amazing to be a…

The Importance of Confession

Bright Spots on the Border Christianity Journey Missions Reflections & Musings Team Members

estbgnzDecember 19, 2013

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God Works through our Weaknesses Lindsey, Ana & Rafael working in the the Christmas store A friend commented after I wrote my last post that I shouldn't have mentioned I was in a bad mood, or had a bad attitude. They…