Belize

I love fast paced trips. It’s fun to pack things into a short period of time and then just run on adrenaline. That’s an odd thing for this introvert to admit, but it’s true. And perhaps my introverted ways are exactly why I love the whirlwind — there’s no time for small talk!

In late May I flew to Belize on a Thursday, arriving about 3:30 PM. I bought a SIM card, rented a car, drove to Belmopan, checked into a little B&B, and then went to dinner with two PathLight staffers. We enjoyed great conversation over good Italian food …

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Have you got $10? If so, you can make a huge difference for a teacher in Belize.  Here’s how.

Belize is officially an English speaking country. But in large parts of the country — especially where PathLight works — English is a second language. It might be Spanish, Mopan Mayan, Ketchi Mayan, Belizean Kriol, or Garifuna. Helping those students excel in school takes a special effort.

We want to provide Belizean teachers with a highly acclaimed book that will help them structure lessons to engage both English and non-English speakers.

And get this. It’s only $10.

The aim is to …

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I have a request. Do you have a car or truck you’ve thought about donating? PathLight needs one urgently for the programs in Belize.

Last month one of our volunteer teachers, Dwight, was driving our Toyota and was hit broadside by a bus. Thankfully the student in the passenger side is fine, but Dwight had broken bones and a big scare. You can see in the picture how the bus hit flush with where he was sitting. Dwight flew back to the States for medical treatment and after a few surgeries will be okay.

But PathLight is out one vehicle. …

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A friend recently took on the challenge of reading through the Bible in 90-days. It seemed overly ambitious to me, but it had the appeal of an outrageous idea so I decided to give it a try.

I am two weeks into the three-month journey. It has forced me to read parts of Scripture that I normally overlook. Usually this is a chore – it’s not very interesting to read all the begets!

Yet in the midst of the tedious parts are little jewels. Take Bezalel and Oholiab. Not exactly household names, are they? Yet they receive special mention in …

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The security guards at PathLight do not carry guns, but they have LIGHTSABERS! Definitely a safe and protected feeling have them patrol the area around my cabana here in Belize!

I’ve been here the last few days and been so thankful for the good people that make this ministry work. Reggie, the guy carrying the lightsaber, is such a gentle soul … despite how he looks in the photo! It’s a great team of people here in Belize, as well as back in the States, and I’m proud to work with them.

Last night we had the college students over …

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You did it! Your generosity has helped PathLight match the $35,000 gift!

When we tallied up all the gifts that came in by December 31st it totaled $45,787. We were able to get all of it matched, so your support has provided PathLight with a total of $91,574 to launch us into our 7th year!

Thank you for everything. The financial gifts, the prayer, the words of encouragement, the people you connected us with … it all came together because of your time, treasure and talent.

This New Year is going to be amazing for PathLight. Because of your support, …

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