“I don’t want my country to be like this. . ” “I’m a party member, I can’t be a part of a religion. .” “Your God…” “I thought the Bible was fairy tales?” Only one child per couple means extra pressure on the child to succeed. In middle school their goals are to work as [...]
One day this past week I came home to my apartment to find out that the electricity was turned off. One of the other girls who lives with me had called one of our friends to come over and help us out. Well, come to find out, we hadn’t paid our bill, so they turned [...]
So many thanks to those of you who’ve been dropping me emails, some of your questions were pretty good so I thought I’d answer a few via mass email/blog. (Disclaimer: Some of these I made up myself) Will you send me some cheap furniture? (in my best Napolean Dynamite voice:) -No, get your own! Maybe [...]
Since first meeting Evey, I knew she was a key person – a girl with many friends who could have an influence on others
Hello again, So many awesome things happening. We’ve seen over forty decisions to come to Jesus Christ since we’ve been here. In turn those people are sharing the message with their freinds and family and bringing them on in. It’s pretty powerful to watch God set these guys ablaze. The hunger in this land is [...]
I got to say that it has been pretty sweet getting back in the swing of things over here after some crazy adventures. These past weeks have been filled with great times of personal growth, rejoicing and other pretty cool things. I have been able to get back in touch with all of my friends [...]
The streets are littered with garbage and refuse. One child (who cannot be more than five) is using a butcher knife to cut up some pineapple left by the street venders. Another pair of kids are playing together near the river. No parents in site. Big eyes and dirty faces, torn clothes and mournful glances, [...]
She is crying. Every ounce of energy spent these past few months is wrapped up in this one grade. Mia failed the test. “God, if You are real, I need You to prove it to me …at THIS time.” “You know that I trust You, God, but if You are real to me, even now, [...]