The last few months I have been studying language. Mostly Spanish and in a one-on-one tutoring basis a couple of times a week. Sandra and I went over grammar, pronunciation, and even managed to touch … Read more about Learning to Speak Without Words
Around Town
I leave the house through the courtyard and the big, heavy metal door. If I'm not careful it makes a resounding bang as it slams. Down the road and through the bigger gate I come to the street. As I … Read more about Around Town
Is It Well With My Soul?
Ever since I arrived in Guatemala I have been challenged by this line: It is well with my soul. The original song speaks to the authors reaction in the face of incredible and terrible tragedy. … Read more about Is It Well With My Soul?
Welcome to My Life
Every day looks a little bit different here in Guatemala, which I kind of love. Flexibility is key in any ministry, but cross-cultural ministry requires an extra helping of patience and the ability to … Read more about Welcome to My Life
The Truth of Who I Am
This week I conducted an experiment of sorts on myself. I asked all eight members of my family to describe me in three words, just to see what would happen. I was ready for the good and the bad, but … Read more about The Truth of Who I Am
Do You Trust Me?
The last few years of my life God has been continuously asking this question: Do you trust me? Of course my first impulse is to say, "Yes, of course! Why would you even need to ask?" But do I … Read more about Do You Trust Me?
Bienvenido!
Welcome! That's what this past week has been about. I left Maine on the 22nd of January and have now been in Guatemala for exactly one week. Everything is still a little surreal and I'm still … Read more about Bienvenido!
What’s Next on the Horizon
My time in Georgia is quickly coming to a close. This time next week I will be packing up and starting to head back to Maine for Christmas. Being at the Center for Global Action this fall has … Read more about What’s Next on the Horizon
Thankful Amidst Crisis
I am thankful for a great many things. But what does that actually mean? The definition of thankful is: pleased and relieved; to express gratitude and relief. It's interesting to me that … Read more about Thankful Amidst Crisis
