All the stories run together each connected minimally full of life they unfold before my eyes reaching my ears they penetrate my heart melting my heart of stone to a heart of flesh you have so many stories my mind is overwhelmed my imagination goes on and on I cannot make sense of you, of this moment, of us here there is too much to calculate I cannot box you in I want to, my mind wants to explain this …
I wanted to add a few pictures from life here. our house T and I at the park on Sabbath (our day of rest) a piece I made during our 630 am to 730 am devotional time Tweet
On Saturdays we set aside the afternoon just to be with neighbors or co-workers. Usually each of us has someone or multiple people who we’ll want to spend time with. Last week I wasn’t sure where I would spend my afternoon. As we finished up chores and were getting ready to leave the house I thought of Warren and Demarcus. The three students are part of the after school program at our church here. They are bright and full of …
“I love your scarf!” she exclaimed, as I walked up to the souvenir stand where she was selling t-shirts, picture frames and keychains. “Thanks!” I responded as I introduced myself to Miss May. The boys, Brian, Ben and Jason came up to the stand and also introduced themselves. What followed was a friendly exchange that included Miss May talking about her grandchildren and how young people grow up too fast now days, and the boys and I telling her why …
Before coming to Mission Year I was most concerned about who I would be partnering with this year. I am happy to report that the Atlanta team is fantastic. There are three groups living in Atlanta this year; the marrieds, the women’s group and the co-ed group. The marrieds group consists of two couples while the women’s group consists of six women. The co-ed group of seven, which I am a part of, is called English Avenue. Our group (Ra, …
I love airports because of the people they connect me to. To me they represent going to Mexico every summer when I was younger to visit my grandmother. They represent reuniting with friends who are coming back to Oregon for school after summer, winter and spring breaks. Now, airports will also represent a new family in Atlanta. This week I will fly out of my dear PDX airport to go to the ATL airport. Though I know what I’ll be …
Fundraising is challenging in Mexican culture. When I told my dad I wanted to talk to our church about supporting me this year, he said, Nosotros no estamos acostumbrados a eso—We are not used to that. I believe that learning to fundraise is important and that God is doing something in my sphere of influence by inviting a community to support someone who will go to a city with the goal of loving God and loving people well. Food is …
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6.33 I have marveled at this verse for some time now. It sounds pleasant enough to my human mind, seeking God’s kingdom and then all things being given to me. Even after hearing, reading, and memorizing this verse, I do not fully understand what it means. I certainly want to know what it means and my best guess …
