Category Archives: Costa Rica

Learning Spanish Leads to Adventures

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Years ago, my wife Ernie’s hairdresser told her about a friend who was developing property in Costa Rica. From then on Ernie wanted to go to Costa Rica, but I wasn’t interested. In January of 2023, about the time Ernie … Continue reading →

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Riding God’s Train to Costa Rica

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

My wife Ernie and I have been riding an amazing train of events that have led us to Costa Rica several times and connected us to many people there. Come abord! I would love to name all the dear (“pura … Continue reading →

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How a Costa Rican National Holiday Connects with My Life

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

I found this in the news. On August 2nd thousands of Costa Ricans come together in one of the country’s most heartfelt traditions — a walk to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in the city of Cartago. … Continue reading →

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Present Day Disciple Making “en” Costa Rica

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

I experienced a place where the uncommon concept of disciple making is being carried out in an astonishing way. It’s in the Central American country of Costa Rica. It’s called Casa Vidanet. My wife, Ernie, and I just spent a … Continue reading →

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Language Learning is Increasing Comfort in My Daily Life

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

I felt prompted to get serious about learning Spanish at age 71 and began to watch YouTube videos in Spanish for an hour or more almost every day and to read at least one chapter in my Spanish New Testament … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 18, 2024 by Steve Simms
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