Dean Nester: Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander

Some more great but busy days in Old Mexico

My wife joined me this week in Old Mexico and she is doing just fine.  We've been working like crazy.  In rare moments I wonder what I'm doing, 'cause it's lots of work.  But in many ways we are feeding, clothing, and making homes for Christ himself.  It's been a bit busier so sorry for less updates.

A Few Books that you may find interesting.

First off I just want to pass on the the idea that there is only one book that is True!  And the rest of them just have some cool ideas. 

Some books only have one or two good ideas and and others are loaded with some good things.
& here's just a few...

The Ragamuffin Gospel by brennan manning. 
Sacred Journey by Frederick Buechner
Everything that Rises Must Converge by Flannery O'Conner
The Story We Find Ourselves in by Brian McLaren
Iron John by Robert Bly (Great Study on Men, "super-text" used for (Wild At Heart)
Awareness by Anthony DeMello
The Imitations of Christ by Thomas A Kempis
Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Abba's Child by brennan manning
Leading with a Limp by Dan Allander

Happy Reading my friends.

Dean

The Un-sung Heroes of Old Mexico

    This post is primarily for my Dad and anyone else along the way who have nice spot in their hearts for the good ole trucks of the early 70's.   Here's a couple of beauties who have been living out their retirements in style. 
    Our Ford here is affectionately known as "Bill" and his big day will be coming up soon as he makes yet another trip to the Mexican Dump to rid our land of another load of trash.  "Bill" is a 1973 1-ton with new brakes, a fresh fill of coolant. and needs a new battery.
    Our Chevy is a 1970 1-ton that is clearly set-up for handling the large loads of lumber and steel.  She runs great and celebrates her moments in the shade with a load of kids resting on her flat bed.
    Together they make a smile from deep within.

dean :)

Old Mexico (continued) ;)

Another beautiful day down here!  The American Volunteers are working hard.  What once was a concrete slab is now beginning to look like a new home.  Outreach events are the coolest this year ever!  My friend Judy has a new school that is cookin' with mo-gas.  She has around 200 kids this year in a Baptist church in town here known as "La Iglesia Verde"  Mostly because its a big Green Church.  lots of fun.

Dean