Boy do I have a story to tell you all, and according to my mom, it sounds like a story straight out of a Curious George book. We are encouraged to have a date night once a week with our roommate, which we decided to do last night. On our way out I asked Charity [...]
Settlers of Catan We established early on that our team enjoys board and card games. During our break time, we come together and spend a couple hours thinking strategy and learning more about God’s grace. The most intense game of all: Settlers of Catan. Brief synopsis: build towns, cities and roads using supplies to earn [...]
Remember those times where you felt extra loved by God? Where He seems to go above and beyond specifically for you; in a special, unique and beautiful way? Last week I was getting all my finances in order. I had my money and passport set aside so that I can renew my visa. I [...]
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Have you ever had one of those times when you just feel down, maybe even a little depressed, and God just comes through and shows you how much He loves you? Monday finally came, my day off. I overslept, which bummed me out to start the day, because I had wanted to get up and [...]
Celebrating the harvest This past Monday, Asia decked the streets with lanterns for the Mid-Autumn festival. Essentially, the people here put everything on hold for the day to reunite with family and eat special cakes in celebration of the lunar harvest season. My roommate (Lucca) and I spent the evening with Sarah and her family. [...]
A few weeks ago, one of my teeth started causing some problems. I went to the dentist and they told me that a crack in my tooth was causing problems with my nerve. I’m pretty sure they gave me a root canal, although the procedures are a little different from back inAmerica. Since then, I [...]
Encouragement from Asia I received a healthy dose of encouragement earlier this week. Before flying to another part of the country, I was introduced to a wonderful sister named Anne over breakfast. She shared her story of how she came to know Jesus, discussing her friend’s role in her journey. In that conversation I came [...]
Wow! So before I even get into everything else about living here in C-Land, I wanted to talk about just today. I was going with my friends Amy and Charity to the local Trust-Mart (like Wal*Mart) to get things for their apartment, and while in line a girl behind me asked if she could help [...]
I love the Kingdom of God…. While I was sitting here talking to my family about how things are going here and how God has so much fruit for this year, I got a call. A new sister came into the family tonight through a couple of girls sharing the good news with her!!! Oh [...]
Hungry for more You knew it was bound to happen; my discussion of Asian food is here. And goodness gracious! Actual Asian food puts our rendition of Asian food to shame. I’m usually not one for spicy foods, but there’s something about that additional kick of taste that makes it bearable to endure the tingly-lip [...]