Trials on the Big Island
Pastor Dunesky (on the left) with his church leaders praying and blessing those in need
I love every opportunity to connect with and pray for the pastors and leaders on the Big Island. Today I was…
God's Amazing Work in Mexicali
Worship at Verdad & Vida Church and Outreach in the park
Some of the things that Dawn and I enjoy most about planting churches are seeing people come to Christ, and growing in their faith. It's…
The Light of Christ Shines Brightly Amidst Power Outages
Sharing the Light of Christ and giving to those in need
When I write about the Big Island I realize that I often share about the hardships that people face in daily…
Giving Hope and Bringing Smiles
The children are excited about their new toys
Dawn and I are thankful for the good response that we've received for Hannah's Toys of Hope (Esperanza) so far. Thank you to those of you who have…
Remembering Hannah on Her 30th Birthday
Hannah Elizabeth Diaso - 4/9/1994-10/18/2016
This last Tuesday, April 9th, was our daughter, Hannah's 30th birthday. Jonathan and I went to the cemetery to put some flowers on her grave and to clean up her…
Honoring Hannah's Memory
Some of the children on the Big Island who are receiving a new toy
Ever since our daughter, Hannah moved to heaven our family has thought of meaningful ways we can honor her memory. In 2018 we built…
Brightening Lives: Rene and Yarelis's Mission to Bring Joy through Hannah's Toys of Esperanza
Pastor Rene & Yarelis
Recently, I had a fruitful conversation with Pastor Rene and Yarelis, and after their approval, we are now able to use their real…
A Ministry to Bless Children and Families
Bottom Left: Pastor Rolando & Yolanda; Hannah; One of the boys we are helping and the small rickety home that he lives in
On Christmas day one of the pastor's wives, Yolanda* who lives…
The Answer is Jesus
Verdad y Vida "Truth and Life" Church
Much of Mexico can be metaphorically likened to the arid terrain of Mexicali—a desert, hot and dry in desperate need of relief. This characterization extends beyond physical aspects to encompass…
Amazed by the Passion for Jesus
Daniel and Debora with their two children
Yesterday I was talking to one of the families that we've grown to love on the Big Island. They are very committed to serving the Lord. Debora* told…