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Unfiltered photo of the sunset over Portantorchas.

Unfiltered photo of the sunset over Portantorchas.
God shouts His love to us in so many ways. Keep your eyes and ears open, and don't miss out!

Sometimes it's hard to know how to read the Bible!

Sometimes it's hard to know how to read the Bible! We want to share a 10-15 minute method that can be done each day to add depth to your study.
1. Search Google or Pinterest for a monthly list on a theme that you want to study. Eg. Fear, Trusting God, Praise, Temptation, etc. Print or write out the verses.
2. Make a quick weekly chart on your computer with the following titles: Passage; Key Words; What I Learned (about God/others/me); Application
3. You can also handwrite this into a Bible journal.
Spend time in prayer, then read the passage, looking for words and lessons that stand out to you. Ask God how to apply them to your life. Creative people could also letter a verse or phrase each day.
This method can be done alongside a Bible reading plan. Our students read the Bible in a year, which is great, but this method let's you dig deeper into Scripture, especially when you have an issue on your heart and really want to explore it with God.
Have fun! "Taste and see that the LORD is good"! (Psalm 34:8)

We had a Zoom reunion for Portantorchas students f

We had a Zoom reunion for Portantorchas students from 2008 and 2009. It was so heart-warming and encouraging to see their faces - and the faces of their spouses, kids, cats, and dogs! It's been over 10 years since we've seen most of them, and we still feel connected.
One of the benefits of the shut-down is the awareness of how easy, and even necessary, it is to connect long-distance. And another benefit - to recognize how God has so deeply stitched all of these students into our hearts.
Our prayer is that will God continue to lead and grow them to be bold witnesses in this hurting world.
He is the answer; He is our peace.

Our gardener, Don Álvaro, only comes to work 2 da

Our gardener, Don Álvaro, only comes to work 2 days a week during quarantine, so it's a good thing we have another helper to clean up the property 😉
In other news, we know that this is a stressful time for many of you! Maybe you are feeling anxious, jobless, worried about your future plans, etc. We would love to use our time to pray for you or talk with you over Skype or Whatsapp. If you have any requests, please DM us or write to our staff emails directly. Don't be shy. We are here to support each other in this crazy time!

See that dark sky? We have the first rain of the r

See that dark sky? We have the first rain of the rainy season today! Check our story to hear the thunder.

What a joy to see some of our students this mornin

What a joy to see some of our students this morning on "Port Church"! It is encouraging to see that they continue to walk with the Lord and that they value the friendships they made here.
If anyone is interested in joining, let us know. It is a fun way to connect students around the world and to find alumni in your area.

Our campus is empty but for the beautiful song of

Our campus is empty but for the beautiful song of the yigüirro, Costa Rica's national bird. Local legend says they are calling the rains; in fact, they are calling a mate! Either way, the lilting tune is enchanting.
"The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches." Psalm 104:12

As sad as we were to send our students home, we kn

As sad as we were to send our students home, we know God has a purpose for them!
"Return home and tell how much God has done for you." Luke 8:39
Be bold and share God's life and love with those around you! Your lives are a living testimony of the power of an amazing, life-changing God.
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#bilingualbibleschool
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Our last group of students left today. It's a stra

Our last group of students left today. It's a strange feeling: What is next?
God knows the road ahead for all of us, so we will do what we told THEM to do: Trust in the Lord. Stay close to Him. This is not just an end, but also a new beginning! Be excited for what God is going to do.
We send our love and prayers around the world with every one of you, Spring 2020 students 🥰

Friends, "may you grow in grace, and in knowledge

Friends, "may you grow in grace, and in knowledge of our Lord and Savior." 2 Peter 3:18
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#costaricabibleschool

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