Belize Mission Trip Update

I just returned from a mission trip to Belize, and I’m happy to report that it went well.

First I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who contributed toward the trip either through donations, or by supporting my recent product launch. In addition to paying for this trip, we have now given over $42,700 to missionaries as a result of these online fundraisers.

It was my third trip to work with LOL Ministry in Belize. You can read about the 1st trip and 2nd trip on my blog if you’re interested.

Here’s some of what the trip entailed…

We had the privilege of removing 1600 tree “braces” and concrete forms which were used while constructing the 2nd floor of the orphanage building. (Below is my brother-in-law Micah, whom you may know from Push Button Marketer, or from my helpdesk)

Belize

Here’s me pouring sand into a mixer as we made concrete for a flight of stairs. Doing this in the sweltering heat and humidity pretty much kicked my butt and I was sick with heat exhaustion for awhile that night.

Belize

It takes a long time to build something like this in the jungle. The building is coming along nicely…

Belize

Two of the first orphans taken in by the ministry. We’re doing this for them!

Belize

We also hiked into one of the most remote villages in southern Belize. There is no road to it, and it is a long muddy hike to get there. We brought 20 fishing rod/reel combos with us, and gave them to the men of the village, along with putting on a fishing clinic.

Belize

Most of them had not seen modern fishing gear before. They really appreciated it, and there was much smiling and laughter as they learned how to fish. It was a great thing to see in a village that has often been marked by hopelessness.

Belize

It was a good opportunity to interact with the villagers. It was my 2nd trip to this village, and the fishing clinic proved to be a successful relationship building tool for the ministry we were working with.

Belize

Only a couple people caught fish during the clinic, but this guy caught 11 of them! Some people are just born fishermen, like me ;-)

Belize

My favorite picture: the fisherman’s son holding the afternoon’s catch…

Belize

I got to catch a few fish too!

Belize

A soccer game with the villagers. A little taller grass than we were accustomed to playing on, but it was a blast.

Belize

We ate our meals in the chairman of the village’s house…

Belize

The chairman’s wife and one of his daughters…

Belize

Our group along with the chairman’s family in front of his house…

Belize

Again, thanks to all who helped make this happen!

I will be in the mountains this weekend with my wife, celebrating our 11th anniversary. But please feel free to leave comments, and I will read them when I return.

Have a great day!

 

126 Comments

  • Michaela said:

    Eric I have been impress with your missionary work, you really know how to contribute and where.
    Keep your supper humanitarian work
    As usual
    Michaela

    • siamak said:

      Hello
      It shows humanity sence in you
      GOOD LUCK

      • Ed said:

        Hello Eric,
        A well worthy cause, and a nice donation to the poeple of this village. This is great humanity work you put togeather you and your team. The smiles in the picture’s tell all.

        Again Great work Eric,

        Libertyed :)

        • Tony said:

          wow~~ a good one, you seem quite enjoy your trip. I hope I can earn more extra money on internet, then I can get more money and time for charity in the future.

          • Really Great Job, Eric!!

            • Hey Eric!

              Wow that is AWESOME Stuff man :)
              Just wanted to say keep up the Good work my friend…

              Have a AWESOME Day on Purpose!

              With Purpose!

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              • Hey Eric!

                Wow that is AWESOME Stuff man :)
                Just wanted to say keep up the Good work my friend…

                Have a AWESOME Day on Purpose!

                With Purpose!

                Darren Utke Aka “The Real Deal” Mentor

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                • charles pinheiro said:

                  Cant imagine you going there for the sake of those poor people. let me know your ministry name, i may join in. thanks
                  warm rgds
                  charles.

                  • Mohd Ariff said:

                    Hi Eric,
                    Really touching the way u live, helping people on earth is a great jobs for all of us.

                    There are many ways we could help others & yours could be much appreciated of your time, money & could be even taking the risk of your life for others.

                    Good, intelligence people should live by example as u too sharing your knowledge of wealth.

                    Regards, Mdarf

                    • Paul said:

                      Great work Eric, its good to be able to give something back…Fantastic Stuff

                      • Gail Fay said:

                        Hi Eric,
                        This is absolutely heartwarming stuff. You restore my faith in human nature. You are one of the few true heroes of the marketing world, and we all love you! It is truly delightful to all see those happy faces. Congratulations on a wonderful effort.
                        Gail

                        • God bless your ministry, Eric & Micah.
                          P.S. Ever heard of salt tablets?

                          • Brian said:

                            Hi Eric - amazing photos and great to read about the work being done there! Keep it up!

                            Brian

                            • Hi Eric

                              Looks and sounds like you had a fantastic time in Belize… and I am sure a very rewarding experience.

                              Belize is a place I have wanted to visit for sometime now. Maybe even move there!

                              Wayne

                              • Rob said:

                                Hi.
                                Nice to see that you are doing caring stuff.
                                The best part is you get to combine a few of my favorite activities all at the same time.. hiking etc.
                                Makes staying on your list worth it for two reasons now!
                                I have very recently started up a “internet school” for previously disadvantages South Africans and am hoping for great things from it.
                                Hopefully one day my efforts will get close to matching yours.
                                Take care
                                Rob

                                • Puri said:

                                  Hi Rob,
                                  Great to be helping somebody especially here in ZA.
                                  As to the previously disadvantaged having lived with them for the past 71 years,may one assure you that they were far better off then than they are now even with an internet connection. Are you aware that their life expectancy has come down from 61 in 1999 to an official 41 in 2009 but the truth of the matter is that it is 33 Today kept under wraps, not made public.
                                  Understand my statement better now they where much better off, if you consider LIFE as the most precious condition there is.
                                  Should you wish to do something worthwhile mail me and Maybe we could work something out. ctz.puri@yahoo.com

                                • Eric, thanks for sharing the pictures. This kind of work is so important. One of my goals is do something similar. This is very inspiring. Happy Anniversary!!! Have a wonderful time. Best, V

                                  • Laurynas L. said:

                                    Hi Eric.
                                    These pictures touched my hard. I respect you and what you are doing. I wish every marketer could do something like this.
                                    All the best for you and your team !

                                    Regards, Laurynas L.

                                    • Dave said:

                                      Wow Eric - that is truly inspirational.

                                      Where next?

                                      Keep up the great work!!

                                      • Shane Hale said:

                                        Eric,

                                        Awesome stuff man! It is a blessing to see the donations and money through Internet Marketing making the difference in so many peoples lives!

                                        Keep up the awesome work!
                                        Shane Hale

                                        • Dr. Sanjiv said:

                                          Happy anniversary Eric!
                                          Impressed by your charitable gesture. Didn’t know you were into it.As it is said,” Life is a policy of Give And Take, BUT Nobler is the one who gives rather than forever takes. You’re a good man Eric.

                                          • Well done Eric, great that there are still people in this world like you. I am sure their appreciation is a nice reward for you.
                                            I also appreciate the content you write for us newbies, or those that get stuck against a brick wall, just trying to emulate you.
                                            I shall keep following you, and one day I may even make some money! Guess who I will donate some of it too?
                                            Best wishes,
                                            Mike.

                                            • What a great way to spend a vacation helping people. The Fishing Gear and hopefuly Church, must help everyone in the village with that aful word, Hopelessness, Thank God.

                                              • George said:

                                                Good heart, good job

                                                • ewrec said:

                                                  Just wonderful, it is really a delight to see the wonder of humanity being shared amongst everyone reading this. I really enjoyed the pictures and it brings forth a good feeling of the value of life outside of the daily routine. Thanks Eric for sharing.

                                                  • Mah said:

                                                    Wow !! Great work you are doing there Eric and I must say that the house is coming on nicely. Really cute children there. You people take good care of them ! God Bless You All.. :)

                                                    • Linnea Yates said:

                                                      God Bless you for what you are doing for these people. I am sure you are an Angel in their eyes. Have a safe trip back.

                                                      • delores said:

                                                        Wow powerful ministry.praise God!and thank you eric for allowing God to use you in this special way.I need to be more dedicated to making my business work so that I can make money to get out of debt and help others in the missionary field! Dp

                                                        • Tim Wint said:

                                                          Cool stuff Eric. Love the pics.

                                                          • Colin said:

                                                            That trip looks awesome! Glad you had a great time and did some good! Congratulations on your anniversary!

                                                            • Lawrence said:

                                                              This is to me the true meaning of Wealth, reaching the unreached peoples group. Which is my passion.

                                                              • HI Eric,

                                                                Great pictures and you were at the time and still are such an inspiration to those kids and all the people involved. Thanks for sharing Eric.

                                                                Bob Cummings

                                                                • Eric,

                                                                  Thanks for sharing with us your mission trip in Belize. I could see our donations were being well used as part of the plan building the Kingdom of God.

                                                                  Praise Him for He did great things!

                                                                  God bless, Karen

                                                                  • nerissa mcleod said:

                                                                    what a treat looking your photos, they’re so cool. You guys are great.

                                                                    • Sean said:

                                                                      Wow great pictures Eric! The orphanage is coming along nicely. How long before it is completed?

                                                                      • Ralph Rizzo said:

                                                                        Very nice pictures. I’m very impressed with your efforts. It looks like the people were very appreciative of your visit.
                                                                        On another note, I have been in construction my whole life. It looks like you had to overcome some construction challanges as well. I have never seen trees being used as post shores before. I would have put some horizontal bracing to strengthen the supports. That made me nervous just looking at it. It looks like it worked for you. You and Micah did a very nice thing in supporting their efforts.

                                                                        • Karen said:

                                                                          Just wondering if this is what my money went for when I bought the 20 and 30 web sites

                                                                          • Christine said:

                                                                            Enjoyed the pics…Thanks for sharing them. They gave me a new mindset toward Belize.

                                                                            Shalom

                                                                            • DANIEL said:

                                                                              great pics. love it down in that region. thats for the tips they are helping me out alot. income will grow more an more as time goes on. ERIC thanks again

                                                                              • Ria said:

                                                                                Great pictures Eric. Thank you for sharing.

                                                                                • Eric:
                                                                                  I am glad to see that there is someone out there that believes in doing good in the world. I am an Expat living in Cuenca, Ecuador and I try to follow this principal also. You might want to look at my website. I have 30,000 people here dying from cancer in the Amazon Rainforest because of corporate greed and I am trying to do my part to help out. I would like to stay in touch with you so that we can compare notes. BTW, I will be having a product launch in a month or two on a new computer program. Some of the money from that will go to building the water treatment plants that are necessary to save these people.

                                                                                  • Hey Eric,

                                                                                    Thanks for sharing these photos! Very cool!

                                                                                    I can almost get the feeling of your adventure!

                                                                                    Kudos for you and your good work!

                                                                                    Howard

                                                                                    • I must say that you are a helping hand to the needy and also to me by sending me your helping tip on online income.
                                                                                      I know that you are dedicated to help those in need and may God bless you for that.
                                                                                      Nzediegwu Kingsley
                                                                                      Nigeria

                                                                                      • Fran said:

                                                                                        Hey Eric,
                                                                                        Thanks for sharing this and the work that you do. It is so nice to see the positive aspects in this world!
                                                                                        Fran

                                                                                        • Andy said:

                                                                                          Wow… what a trip.I hope to be with you there

                                                                                          • Bud Brown said:

                                                                                            Thanks for sharing thes pics. I love em!

                                                                                            • Nice post. I love the pictures and the idea of a fishing clinic. My church just sent a team to Peru for the second year in a row. Its my hope that when my IM business is established I can participate on some.

                                                                                              Congratulations on a successful trip!

                                                                                              • Janet Whisnant said:

                                                                                                Eric,
                                                                                                These pics are beautiful. Im am so happy to see how you are able to help these wonderful people and how they are able to enrich your life as well. Thank you for all you do.

                                                                                                • Ron said:

                                                                                                  Congrats to you and your wife on your anniversary Eric, and thanks to the missionary work you’ve done.

                                                                                                  The good Lord already has, and will continue to bless you for doing the work he has called
                                                                                                  you to do. Giving of yourself and making sacrifices to make a difference in other peoples lives,giving them a glimmer of hope,
                                                                                                  knowing that there are people who care.

                                                                                                  I highly admire and respect you for that Eric,and also helping people out in business
                                                                                                  like myself.Thanks for the priceless value you
                                                                                                  create for others,online an off.

                                                                                                  Thanks again,
                                                                                                  Ron Brantley

                                                                                                  • Hermas said:

                                                                                                    Eric, you do good work, online as well as offline. Keep it going!

                                                                                                    Hermas

                                                                                                    • Franklin said:

                                                                                                      Eric, its very encouraging to see a person like yourself going on small but big missions like these. It means alot to me to know that you are a marketer and still humble yourself to do these type of things. Your blessed, Frank

                                                                                                      • Donna White said:

                                                                                                        Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your anniversary.

                                                                                                        Take care,
                                                                                                        Donna :)

                                                                                                        • Eric,
                                                                                                          You are a good guy. A modern day Apostle for the good works.
                                                                                                          I have paid attention to you once in a while, definitely not enough though.
                                                                                                          Thank you and keep up doing your good deeds I know the people you help do appreciate what you do.

                                                                                                          Take Care

                                                                                                          Edward J Naylor

                                                                                                          • Martin said:

                                                                                                            Hey Eric,
                                                                                                            this is sterling work you are doing, I mentioned in an email to you that I was out there with the UK Forces sept 87 - Mar 88, we did a lot of work around the border areas giving medical assistance to people as well as carrying out operations with the BDF, keep us updated on your progress with this worthwhile cause, people dont appreciate what poverty is until you see it with your own eye’s, keep up the good work

                                                                                                            • Victor said:

                                                                                                              Hi Eric
                                                                                                              I hope you had a great time and it’s good to see people helping others less fortunate. Great pictures of your trip, job well done.

                                                                                                              • Norma said:

                                                                                                                Thanks for showing us those pictures. . very inspiring. If I ever earn from the internet I shall join you (or you join me, in my country) doing the same thing. How can I get allllllll
                                                                                                                your lessons????

                                                                                                                • J Morgan said:

                                                                                                                  What terrific pictures, and a great story. These are the kind of experiences very few people will ever know. I enjoyed your fishing clinic. My better half and I had a similar experience when we got stuck in a remote area of baja mexico. He is an avid fisherman so teaching people, children how to fish while we waited a month to get an axle fixed was his dream come true. We left with 10 poles and came home with one.

                                                                                                                  • Cheryl said:

                                                                                                                    Nice! God will reward you.

                                                                                                                    • Suelen said:

                                                                                                                      God bless you Eric, wonderful work you are doing,
                                                                                                                      Love from fellow Christian in South Africa.

                                                                                                                      • Rajeesh said:

                                                                                                                        Hey Eric,

                                                                                                                        I have been following your lessons for a quite while now. But doing such a great deed gets really touching…

                                                                                                                        You are doing a great job. Keep it up..
                                                                                                                        God Bless you…

                                                                                                                        • Annie said:

                                                                                                                          I was a missionary for ten years. And you’re right - it can be really hard work with or without a hot sun. But the rewards and memories are a millionfold. Hold onto those photos and guard them with your life. :) I am so glad there are people like you in the world. You may never know what you have really done for the good of that village. Brightest Blessings!!

                                                                                                                          • king jos said:

                                                                                                                            Hi Eric,
                                                                                                                            I have been fallowing you from very long time and i really want to say thanks from bottom of my heart for doing great job for every one like me. I am not making any money at the moment but as soon i start doing well, i will be contribute to your group. keep helping people and god bless you.

                                                                                                                            king

                                                                                                                            • Gertrude said:

                                                                                                                              You and your group are an inspiration to us all. The world would be a better place if more people where like you.

                                                                                                                              Thanks for all that you do and God Bless

                                                                                                                              • Terry W. Clark said:

                                                                                                                                I’m very impressed with you & Micah being able to travel to other countries to contribute your time & energy for helping those less fortunate than we are her in the USA. Keep up the work & I’ll support you when you need the funds for your next visit to Belize.
                                                                                                                                God bless you, Eric & Micah

                                                                                                                                • Roy said:

                                                                                                                                  Hey Eric,

                                                                                                                                  Great to see you giving back so much and in a much needed way. I’m making a goal to donate some time and funds soon as possible by year end.

                                                                                                                                  Roy

                                                                                                                                  • nestor said:

                                                                                                                                    Eric,
                                                                                                                                    Nice work, it is very health helping other people to jump and many more give your time and love.
                                                                                                                                    Congratulations brother.!

                                                                                                                                    • olga said:

                                                                                                                                      Wow God bless Eric Great and wonderful things you are doing!!

                                                                                                                                      • johnny said:

                                                                                                                                        personal wealth is just the first platform we all aim to… from there you give a great example of other possible platforms human nature drives us towards..
                                                                                                                                        thanks for the inspiration and the great example of what being a man really means

                                                                                                                                        • Tess said:

                                                                                                                                          Thanks for sharing the pictures, you’re doing a wonderful work… God bless!

                                                                                                                                          • Jackie said:

                                                                                                                                            Eric, I’m truly touch by all those that reach out to help those with less, have hope. But despite their situation, they have sometime many “civilized” people don’t. They respect their environment and are humble, which I’m sure you can attest to. This is why I listen to you in the first place, because you have based your business on the same moral standards I live by. Somethings are more important, than things or money. We work to accomplish or fulfill our real purposes. I’m touched by your genousity.

                                                                                                                                            • Jeanie said:

                                                                                                                                              Thanks for sharing the pics and sharing in the bigger picture Eric. Keep up the good work. The villagers do appreciate the work that is being done… their faces show that.

                                                                                                                                              • Vince said:

                                                                                                                                                Eric,
                                                                                                                                                You really inspired me. I consider you to be one of the best internet marketers. Unlike the others, you are involve in the ministry which I admire the most.

                                                                                                                                                May God continuously bless you!!!

                                                                                                                                                Vince

                                                                                                                                                • Great work Eric! It’s a bless to have someone like you!

                                                                                                                                                  • Chris said:

                                                                                                                                                    Jesus said that as you have done this to the least of these my brethren you have done it unto me. Matthew 25:34-40

                                                                                                                                                    • Gina said:

                                                                                                                                                      That was my fave pic too - the little boy holding a fish - so symbolic. It is really great what you are doing. This is the stuff that is most important in life. I really think we are here on Earth to help other people. Thanks for all you do, Eric. And Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. Blessings to you…

                                                                                                                                                      • Ray said:

                                                                                                                                                        Hi Eric; God Bless you for your missioary work, truly wonderful that you can and do participate. You are truly following God’s teaching requirements. Congratulations to you and your wife. Thank you. Ray

                                                                                                                                                        • No doubt you put in a lot of time, hard work and effort to get the results here, so it’s good to see you, your team and the locals having some fun too. Well done and congrats

                                                                                                                                                          • Tutyana said:

                                                                                                                                                            Hi Eric,

                                                                                                                                                            I admire you for what you are doing in the mission trip and sharing your time and skill (if not your money) to the others. That is why God bless you and your works. You are a rare type of person in the Internet Marketing world, someone that I can trust.
                                                                                                                                                            I should listen to you more …

                                                                                                                                                            Congratulations on your Anniversary!

                                                                                                                                                            God Bless You,
                                                                                                                                                            Tutyana

                                                                                                                                                            • H.M.Tahir Khan said:

                                                                                                                                                              Dear Friend-Eric!
                                                                                                                                                              Hi,
                                                                                                                                                              I just saw all the Pictures on your blog, & was very impressed once again. There are very Few people, who can think & Act like You. Keep it up the Great Work doing! May you be Rewarded for the Big, Marvelous Task. Take Care!

                                                                                                                                                              • Cool Eric,

                                                                                                                                                                By contributing back, you will receive more! What comes around goes around!

                                                                                                                                                                Cheers,
                                                                                                                                                                Ming Jong

                                                                                                                                                                • Cynthia said:

                                                                                                                                                                  Nice Pictures! Looks like some great work is taking place. Keep it up…may you be blessed always!

                                                                                                                                                                  • I’d like to make such humanitary work as you. Just after I reach my goals I think I will be able to do it. Keep up good work!

                                                                                                                                                                    • Paul said:

                                                                                                                                                                      Eric, By the looks of the size of the fish…. it looks like they caught all the big ones before your ministry arrived! (just kidding!) It is truly inspirational to see you and your group helping the people of Belize build for their future and show them that compassion for fellow human beings is alive and well. I wish there were more successful internet gurus who spent time helping fellow human beings in foreign countries instead of sponsoring “cruises” for the already wealthy successful entrepreneurs that have purchased products from the sponsors. I like your style, not too flashy but enough to get our attention in whatever you do. I can see why you have such a beautiful family! It all comes from the heart. Thanks for what you do.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Michaela said:

                                                                                                                                                                        Hi! Eric,
                                                                                                                                                                        I browse all the pictures, it is really great to see you and Micah helping people with such dedication.
                                                                                                                                                                        Regards
                                                                                                                                                                        Michaela
                                                                                                                                                                        http://michaelacernescu.com
                                                                                                                                                                        PS. Do you start with traffic videos now? let me know.M.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Brian said:

                                                                                                                                                                          Eric, a great work that you are doing. It’s been said that you can tell the character of a man by how he treats those who can offer him nothing in return. You are truly an inspiration and, unfortunately, a rarity these days.

                                                                                                                                                                          Just don’t forget to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while you’re out there in the mission field, because it is the only lasting hope. Helping those less fortunate with their physical needs is commendable, but is only a temporary solution to man’s need. This world and us with it will one day perish, but the gift of eternal life is, well, eternal.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Rachiel said:

                                                                                                                                                                            I hope when my newsletter takes off, I too can sponcer a mission project to help others too. Especially the children. They are very dear to my heart as they are Yeshua/Jesus. Thank you for stepping up to the calling and leading others by example. Thanks for being willing to be HIS servent.

                                                                                                                                                                            Shalom Brother

                                                                                                                                                                            • W. GERALD FOWLER, M.D. said:

                                                                                                                                                                              Eric, Last October-November, I flew to Belize and took local busses & taxi to Panama, flew to Bueanas Aires, Argentina, crossed the Plate river (3 hours at 35 MPH), ALONE. I AM 79 YEARS OLD. No problems, met many caring people. Many happy memories of 3 weeks.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Eric said:

                                                                                                                                                                                Wow, that sounds like an adventure!!

                                                                                                                                                                              • Lyn said:

                                                                                                                                                                                Eric
                                                                                                                                                                                That was realy fasinates me. I like to read humanitrian story from you. Great job to your group and family . Last but not least…Happy Anniversary. Wishing every best in your life, carear and future undertaking.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Jon said:

                                                                                                                                                                                  Eric I read a lot of your material that comes my way (newsletters) etc. I find your style and commitment extraordinarily refreshing and subliminally relaxing almost like listening to a guru while meditating. In your case a guru of another kind. ;)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Anyway, I see a point in everything I see or come across in life and this is one point which touched me(actually jumped into my face) while I landing on your home page this very moment in time.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Here’s my point and perhaps a mirror that I would like to share.

                                                                                                                                                                                  (Referring to the people in the photos.)

                                                                                                                                                                                  How fortunate these people are yet they realize not the fortune they inherit from their forefathers.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Imagine you wake up everyday to answer for nothing but the needs of the very basic necessities of life - mainly food.

                                                                                                                                                                                  No rent to pay, no taxes, no bills for heating or cooling, no transportation, no need to worry about hairdoo or fashion clothing. No competing for university of any kind.

                                                                                                                                                                                  And the biggest of all the benefits that faces these people are that they don’t have to think about any “MAKE MONEY FROM HOME” schemes or Internet Marketing “CRAP”.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Yeh, I know that there are tonne of people who enjoy MAKING MONEY FROM HOME like people who are established. However, most people if they had the option they would opt-out any day from the race. I would if I had to be reborn to a normal villagers life of a Belizian living in the bush.

                                                                                                                                                                                  It just shows, how far away our western life has come away from living in joy and happiness. Walking today as a westerner has given me the chance to see the dark side of life from a survival perspective even though there are no wild animals to content life with.

                                                                                                                                                                                  A western life is self-deteriorating at an alarming high level. If you stop working (unlike these people that are displayed in your photos) you end up being an statistic that is waiting to be added to the millions of people who are crowding the back streets of any major city.

                                                                                                                                                                                  There is a big message here and one that needs addressing. Every mirror has a different face looking into it and as such it will display what the viewer sees.

                                                                                                                                                                                  In this mirror I see a life of joy and happiness and one where life is less challenging and more relaxing.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Can you see the mirror of life that these picture paint for you (the reader)?

                                                                                                                                                                                  Cheers and blessings!

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jon

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Jon said:

                                                                                                                                                                                    ps: I did not read your writing - my previous response is based on the images you’ve provided.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Eric, many thanks for this opportunity!

                                                                                                                                                                                    Jon

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Gus Dempsey said:

                                                                                                                                                                                      Your the man Eric.You always do things worthwhile. I praise you for your efforts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Gus

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Greg said:

                                                                                                                                                                                        Great to see the results of my involvement. When you can’t go you can always give. You have experienced what is worth more than money; sharing the love of the living God with others. I look forward to see what next years plans are.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • BRAHIM said:

                                                                                                                                                                                          congratulations for your humanistic deeds . I appreciate in you the kindness of heart and the fact of bringing relief to the needy and the helpless .

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Eric! The pictures are truly beautiful! God Bless- I’m glad it went well!!

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Janet said:

                                                                                                                                                                                              Wow, what a great way to spend your time, talents, energy and money to serve others and build something that will possibly outlive your own life! Thanks for sharing the pics and story..

                                                                                                                                                                                              God bless and happy 11th anniversary!

                                                                                                                                                                                              • pauline said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                wow these people are finaly getting feed they do not bath thats disgaraceful i will do some thing about it my husband is 20 and i am to we both were born on the same day and my husband is the president of the usvi and we wiil shirely send some cloyhing for u all love and live very good

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ramesh.G said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dear Eric,

                                                                                                                                                                                                i am really proud of you. you are doing great jobs to mankind such as offering free information stuffs to the online enterprenurs,
                                                                                                                                                                                                Helping poors. keep it up & God belss you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Anonymous said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                  nice work Eric. wish i could have helped also.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Avis said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Hi Eric,
                                                                                                                                                                                                    You are a good example for all others to follow
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thank ‘God’ for you!

                                                                                                                                                                                                    You manage to find time for humanitarian work and risk your health.All I can say The Good Lord will take care of you and will bless you.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    always.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Many thanks for the lovely photo’s of you and the team.You are so kind to share them with us

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kindest regards

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Avis

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Santy Chr. said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wonderful work, Eric !
                                                                                                                                                                                                      It is a heart-touching news, you are always trying to give your share to the welfare of the less-lucky people. May God bless you, Eric and family !
                                                                                                                                                                                                      from fellow Christian in Indonesia :
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Santy Chr./ I have been learning about internet marketing from you, which is free of charge. with deep gratitude.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thanks for the good job. This looks awesome. I’m praying for the day you will come to Africa.Really You and your group are an inspiration to us all. The world would be a better place if more people where like you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Blessings

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Eric said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thanks, I would like to. Are you in Uganda?

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Great honest website which I will return to.Well done on the Belize trip,Nice one.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Please also check my songs out(anyone!)at
                                                                                                                                                                                                          http://www.myspace.com/alanharryson

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Eric,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Your information is always impressive. The fact that you are reaching out like this on mission work is true sign of your giving “nature”.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          I had a friend just return from there a few months ago.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          You’re obviously a great guy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thanks for all you do.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          I’d love to talk with you a bout JVing on something and putting our heads together in a way that we’d give a portion of the sales proceeds to your mission work.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Just shoot me a note if you feel like it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Take care.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jerry
                                                                                                                                                                                                          LearnGuitarFastAndEasy.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Eric said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                            thanks Jerry, I appreciate it!

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Murray J Greene said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Fantastic Eric! I spent 12 years in Papua New Guinea doing exactly what you did in Belize, and I can really share in your excitement and joy in doing for and sharing with the indigenous people of these out of reach places. They most certainly have a lifestyle we can only dream about and they teach us not to want so much and have a lifestyle based on need rather than want. Your pictures brought back many happy memories for me. Thanks for sharing. Incidently I hope to do more of this myself once my IM is up and running. That is my goal!

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilf said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                            great job Eric, it is people like yourself and members of your ministry that help and motivate others to strive for and achieve great and meaningful accomplishments in their lives.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            thanks, keep up the awesome work.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wilf

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilf said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oh, i love Eric’s tips as well and i look forward to your every email.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              thanks Again
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wilf

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • paul robin said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Hi eric,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                You did a great job for the society. Really it’s required towards needy.God bless you & uor industry. Better life ,Better world.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Eric, great to read about your wonderful report in Belize. I just got to read it today. Keep up the good work, you are a true inspiration to many. When and where is your next trip? God’s blessings on you and your wonderful family. Take care…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dee Dreyer said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Eric, what a wonderful thing you are doing here! You have a dear heart and may good things always be on your side!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ken Lengel said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Eric,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      It’s great to see someone else doing missionary work is in Internet Marketing. I am busy with missions and helping our church build a new building. With credit tough these days, churches need 50% of a loan to start building.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I have a question about your Miracle Bot Strategy and wasn’t sure where to post it. Please contact me via my email address if you could. I need your help. Thanks, God Bless!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ken

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Eric said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thanks Ken. Please submit a ticket at my helpdesk and we’ll do our best to answer your question. Reference this blog post.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • sanyaolu said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Assurely,i am impressed with your missionary work.However i pray God will continue his blessing on your life, and mine too.Truely,it’s a good experience in one’s life.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Excellent pictures as you can see the expression of happiness of those people, particularly children who will have a hard life my congratulations for their aid projects and many blessings and we hope to go forward with these activiadades that people are much needed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hi Eric,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I have a question I hope you can answer for me. I go to a church here in Whitesboro, New York. The pastor has been preaching lately about serving two masters and that if I have dreams of a better life and goals outside serving God I am doing wrong. He says you can’t serve two masters. I want to serve God and do the right thing, but I also want a better life for myself and my family. I really want to have a thriving internet business and serve God too. What are your thoughts on this subject?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thanks fo the help.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Take Care,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Steve

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Eric said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Good question. First I would say that desiring a “better” life, building a business, and serving God are not mutually exclusive.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              John 10:10 says Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. Does that abundance mean a lot of money? Not necessarily. “Life” in this context refers to spiritual life. But your desire to have a more abundant life may very well be a God given desire. So I would start by realizing that you already have the “best” life if you know God, and you can find satisfaction in him.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Next, there is nothing inherently wrong with building a business and making money. The Bible has many good examples of people who did so successfully.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Bible also instructs us to be good stewards, and for me- Internet marketing has been the most prosperous thing I’ve set my hand to. I’ve lost money on many various investments, but I’ve virtually always increased my money with Internet marketing.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              God is not against us making money. What God cares about is our hearts. If we are serving him with our hearts and lives, then making lots of money is not a problem.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              You need to make God the master, and give him ownership of all of your money by honoring him through Biblical tithing and offerings. In this way, you are serving him WITH your money, and advancing the work of his kingdom as a result of your business.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              That having been said, running a successful internet business can be a minefield for a Christian. As the Bible says, the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil- and those sorts of evil WILL come knocking. It seems that virtually all highly successful business people have to face greed, lust, deceit, and pride. It is a battle, and the ungrounded Christian can easily fall. The internet seems to only accentuate these temptations!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              So walk humbly (Mic 6:8), and seek FIRST the kingdom of God (Matt 6:33). Be faithful in small things (Luke 16:10), and God may entrust you with more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              To answer your question, YES it is possible to serve God and have a profitable online business at the same time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • PC said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              nice picture : especially “happy” children

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Thanks Nice plr article collection

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Claude said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Hello Eric.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  May you be blessed tenfold for all you are giving to those less fortunate than we are. Being a Christian myself I have enjoyed God being my best friend and the One I lean on whenever I need help. I was in the football stadium of the University of Notre Dame when I really felt God’s presence and that He was here to be my best friend. I was 14 yrs old. Since then I have been trying hard to share that same message with others. I feel very honored That He came to me that day and now once again He has blessed me in guiding me to you. Because of the fact that I need a second income to enhance the meager disability check I receive each month, I truly believe that this is God’s wish. That you will help me by giving me the resources I need to make money on-line. God bless you Eric

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sincerely

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Claude
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Timmins, Ont.Canada

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Anonymous said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    this is so nice of them tobe helping others

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pat Darren said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Doing something for a cause you believe in, is always fantastic

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • This is always inspired! Good job Eric!

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