This week I’ve felt numb, I’ve been disconnected from everything. I will do ministry and feel entirely exhausted rather than built up afterwards. I feel like I have no purpose here, and I’ve honestly been struggling to find my purpose. Ministry doesn’t always go as planned, in fact it’s constantly changing when you’re in a third world country. And honestly that has been the hardest thing for me. Jamaica wasn’t this difficult for me, I felt connected and I loved every second, no part of me wanted out or didn’t care. I can’t say...

  This week I’ve felt numb, I’ve been disconnected from everything. I will do ministry and feel entirely exhausted rather than built up afterwards. I feel like I have no purpose here, and I’ve honestly been struggling to find my purpose. Ministry doesn’t always go as planned, in fact it’s constantly changing when you’re in a third world country. And honestly that has been the hardest thing for me. Jamaica wasn’t this difficult for me, I felt connected and I loved every second, no part of me wanted out or didn’t care. I can’t say...

WOW…These past two weeks here in Chichicastenango have flown by but also been very long! I feel like I have known my brothers and sisters in Christ on my team for years, though we’ve only been together a short time. To be honest, I feel at home here, but don’t worry family and friends I’ll be back, at least for now. Haha. The bucket showers, sleeping on cement floor, and living in community with 26 others I’ve been good with. Though it’s taken a bit to get used to. A little bit about what I’ve been learning and what the Lord has been teaching...

Today I sat on a dock, surrounded by friends I met just two weeks ago. We sat laughing, sharing our hopes and dreams, and reflecting on how God has grown us through our struggles. After looking in the eyes of my sisters in Christ and seeing the image of God reflected in their experiences and beauty, I raised my eyes to an equally breathtaking view.    Volcanic mountains wrapped around me. There was no way out, no place to run where they ceased to tower over me. I felt an overwhelming sense of safety and peace. The scene reminded me of God’s love. He wraps His arms around me...

Today I sat on a dock, surrounded by friends I met just two weeks ago. We sat laughing, sharing our hopes and dreams, and reflecting on how God has grown us through our struggles. After looking in the eyes of my sisters in Christ and seeing the image of God reflected in their experiences and beauty, I raised my eyes to an equally breathtaking view.    Volcanic mountains wrapped around me. There was no way out, no place to run where they ceased to tower over me. I felt an overwhelming sense of safety and peace. The scene reminded me of God’s love. He wraps His arms around me...

These past two weeks have brought me to a realization on why God has us go through tough times. Whether that be through spiritual warfare or just getting poured on by rain when you were least expecting (Chichi never fails to bring on the rain). This just goes to show that God calls us to always be ready and put his armor on 24/7. Through tough times and even when your the most ready. Despite it all I have also had times that I have seen God’s power and felt his presence through prayer or just listening to his plans. Whether that be feeling called to pray for someone randomly or just...