My father-in-law likes to say that many of the people we meet in Nicaragua need the two j’s… Jesus and jobs. This week, I got to see just how life-changing the combination of those two can be. As you might recall from my previous blog post, some missionaries come to Nicaragua to help start churches. […]
Staying Longer
It’s April 1. Some call it April Fools Day, but around our house it is fast becoming the Day of Decision. Last year, we used the April 1st deadline to decide whether to spend a year in Nicaragua. This year, it was the same day, and the same question. Do we spend a(nother) year here? […]
Blog Move
In February of 2014, I switched from writing on my personal site to this blog. Throughout the first part of 2014, I am moving much of my content over to this blog. But in the meantime, you may find some of the categories to be a bit lacking. Thank you for your patience! Use the […]
October Service Project Focus: The Woughters
I wrote most of this poolside at a hotel in Managua. We have a membership that allows us to enjoy lazy afternoons in a tropical setting that feels like a perpetual vacation. Saturday, we went to celebrate little Alissa’s 5th birthday. (Her family is here for a few months while they adopt a precious little […]
Email Appointments
While we felt God telling us to spend a year in Nicaragua, we really didn’t know why. Upon arriving here, the first conversation we have with new friends goes something like this: “So, which mission group/church are you with?” Ummm… we aren’t exactly here with a particular organization. “OK, well, which sending organization is supporting […]