Author: Adventures

Paradise

Sunday I went to paradise.                 It literally looked like a scene from a movie. After riding up the side of the mountain for a while in our limousine (the old panel van), the scenery drastically changed from the failing infrastructure of the city to green life of a jungle. When we arrived, pictures can’t even describe how beautiful it was. The river was gorgeous, crystal clear with dense, green trees everywhere. We were there with the church for a special baptism service. Turns out one of my teammates, Erika, got baptized that day...

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bringing joy

 Hey everyone! 🙂 It is already Thursday again. I seriously cannot believe it. Time flew so fast this past week. Crazy crazy stuff. This whole experience so far has honestly turned my world upside down about what missions really is and what god expects from us. I came here thinking I was going to change the world and be out none stop, But god had different plans for my group and i. It has been very still and quiet. God has taught me to be still in his word and trust him in what he has for me down here in Guatemala. I have begun to know Christ as a friend again and wow that’s an...

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“Random” Acts of Kindness

Hola!! 2nd week in Puerto Barrios!! So far, it’s been GOOD. The sun rises and scorches its heat whenever it pleases but we’ve had some occasional rains especially at night! Yay for showers in the rain! Honestly, I’ve been only getting showers every 2 days and man oh man. But God has really blessed us abundantly. Everywhere we go he had set divine appointments for us with these genuine people. We got the chance to go back to the elderly home but because a lot of us have been sick, only a few of us were able to go. Still, it was so much fun! We sang and dance and played...

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enfermo

Hola Amigos!   I haven’t written a blog in two weeks! I have been very ill for quite sometime. From rashes, parasites, a fever, ear infection… I know the doctor here by name. I was beginning to question why the lord even wanted me here in Puerto Barrios. I’d like to share an experience with you all. When I first went to the hospital here, I went to the free clinic (my choice). I was put into a large room with an assortment if different patients. The woman next to me was vomiting off the side of her bed, a lot. She had this pile of puke that was just on the floor....

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Life as Ministry

Lately I’ve been trying been trying to pinpoint the moment on the World Race (life) when I stopped doing and started being. I think I found it. I think it was about the moment I decided just to be me. You can read about that moment here. The reason I’ve been pondering it is because I know what a difference it made. When I decided life was ministry (thank you Kathryn Gironimi), it freed me to just be. To stop striving and start abiding. It was such a radical difference that I’d forgotten until recently it took me nine months on the race for this shift to occur. I remember...

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The Call to Go Deeper

This week has been a slower week, with a lot of time spent reading, worshiping and getting to know my teammates more. I guess ¨longer term¨ trips are sort of like that. Not every day is packed with endless activities and things to do. It´s been interesting and different, but I do think God is using it for the good of our team. Time to know Him deeper. Time to really examine our hearts. I know for me personally He has used some of this down time for me to really come face to face with Him. It´s good, but scary too. I´m realizing that when God calls you to go deeper...

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Rest for the Weary

Its been hard to put my thoughts together that I may write a blog. So here are the thoughts that come to me as I type. It may look a bit scattered:  I am physically exhausted and spiritually tired. I haven't been spending enough time with my Daddy. I feel the weight of trying to cram everything I can in one day. I want to be the kind of leader that I would follow. I want to set an example of what a man of God looks like that is chasing after God. I give all I have and now I feel spent. I am also sick. It has been tough to find the resources to get all my duties done when I...

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Earthquake Update – Team Is Safe

Friends, Family & Supporters, Today a 5.8 magnatude earthquake hit Guatemala City, about 150 miles from Puerto Barrios where the students are living and doing ministry. We have been in contact with the team and everyone is safe and doing well. In fact, they didn't even feel the earthquake. Praise God! If you have any questions, simply post a comment and we'll follow up with you. Please keep team Guatemala in your prayers! Blessings, Passport Field Support

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Christ the Cornerstone

Christ the Cornerstone… Eph2:14 “For Christ himself is our peace who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall ..” The first full week of ministry in Battambang Cambodia has been incredibly powerful! God is constantly overwhelming me with his perfect truths about how he feels about his children and all of his creation. He reminds me that he is a beautiful and mighty warrior fighting for his love to be known by his daughters of Cambodia. God started our week with us attending a Sunday morning church service with the girls who had been...

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Loving Cambodia

Hey everyone! I have officially survived one week of Cambodia. I can honestly say even though it has only been a week God has stretched me beyond my confort zone in every way possible. I am so thankful for the support around me because if I wouldn't have had their support and God on my side, I know I wouldn't be here. When we got to Battambang we moved into a home that we all call the "treehouse" because it honestly looks like one. We also had a shower outside and a squatty potty. After spending one night there I began to think to myself, "I can't do this for...

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September 11, 2011

This was written on 9/11/11… This is the first day since that I have had internet. This day is a day to remember, and a day to honor. Remember the men and women and children that became victim to this infamous day, and remember the heroes… the firemen, the rescue teams, the police, and the countless volunteers who responded on this fateful day 10 years ago. Honor those who live on after the attack, and honor those whose lives were lost because of this. But also remember us. The team of 14 amazing young women God set forth to travel to Cambodia to fight the army of lies and...

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Twinkle Twinkle, Little Waltzer!

A short story from ministry: This afternoon was such a blast.  Our contact Sothea was busy setting up sound tech equipment for a big show they’re having on Monday night (and guess which lovely group of Americans is doing a drama!), and the girls were either rehearsing their dances or in class most of the day.  So, I spend most of the day with two 8 year old boys Mung and Lee, and Chotan who is 13.  Chotan is such a delight to me.  I’ll post a picture of him and another delightful little guy Perron.     I taught Chotan how to play Twinkle...

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