Passion for Paraguay

Pedro Juan Caballero , town, northeastern  Paraguay , founded in 1899. It lies in the Amambay Mountains at 2,296 feet (700 m) above  sea level , opposite Ponta Pora, Braz. Pedro Juan Caballero is the region’s largest town and principal trade centre. The  hinterland  is utilized primarily for cattle ranching and coffee growing. (Britannica) It was a first for us to visit this bustling community. There is much talked about this city and its drug trade and its violence, but we found the city to be really peaceful and the people were very welcoming.  There are a number of churches located in this city. Some are small, some are larger. We were invited by Esdras and Yolanda Gomez to be a part of a women's retreat and a general service. The church has been established four years ago by this couple who left their professional job in well paying company to embrace the task of starting a church with a focus on restoring the families in their community.  There are man...

This past weekend Nancy and I got to share a devotional during out 8th national rally - this is CMA (Christian Motorcycle's Association) People from Paraguay, Brazil, Peru, Argentina had representation. Did you know that CMA international will celebrate big time this year in Mena AR. CMA is turning 50 this year. If you want to find out more about this incredible organization with a kingdom of God mentality, check:   https://cmausa.org/Resources/ CMAInternational CMA continues to bless pastors and leaders with motorcycles every year across denominations in Paraguay. It’s so rewarding to see how these motorcycles are being used to bless men and women across denominations. I have myself growing to appreciate the power of motorcycles to get around. My trip last year on the Pan-American Highway proved that people still value the agility of traveling on motorcycles. CMA just went up a notch - we share Jesus with those we encounter. This makes every trip an opportunity to share ...