What exactly defines family? I ask because I think I’ve found more of mine in Central America. That sounds weird, finding family in another country, but I have.  This past week we visited Honduras to renew our visas and I was actually dreading the trip. I didn’t want to leave the little bit of normality I have found here in Casa Verde and be drug around with a busy ministry schedule. But by the end of the 5 days, a little piece of my heart is left in Honduras....

This month has been great! We went to Honduras on Thursday and stayed five days. We worked with local churches and I fell in love with Puerto Cortez, Honduras. The people welcomed us with open arms and showed us so much love. It was great!  A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT FROM MY DEVOTION JESUS CALLING…. "Sit quietly with Me, letting all your fears and worries bubble up to the surface of your consciousness. There, in the Light of My Presence, the bubbles pop and disappear. However, some fears surface over and over again, especially fear of the future. You tend to project...

Stop. Close Facebook, your email, and any other things you may have open. Except, obviously, this tab. Turn off that music. You may want a sweater for this next bit- I hear it's getting a bit chilly there. Leave your cell phone behind. Go outside. I'll see you in 5 minutes? Did you do it? Isn't God Breathtakingly Amazing?

There have been many moments the past two months where I think, “Where am I? What am I doing? And how did I get here?” These questions came rushing through my head when I found myself being interviewed live on Honduras TV. I sure didn’t think I would be doing that when I signed up for a mission trip to Guatemala!   The five days we were in Honduras were some of my favorite days on this trip. The people that we met and worked with were so joyful, kind, and generous. They were very happy that we were there and wanted to bless us. They just kept saying,...

1. Tennis! During sport's ministry, our Pastor knew I liked tennis so he talked with the tennis instructor at the complex, and he let me play. It was a very unexpected treat! 2. Outdoor Church Service on Friday and Saturday At the church service, I met these two adorable and sweet girls. Cesia, the girl on the right, was patient with my Spanish speaking skills, and we are able to have a good and long conversation. They bought me a lollipop and Cesia gave me her bracelet. 3. (Little) Cliff Jumping and Swimming in the River Friends of the pastor we work with wanted to bless us,...

Last week, we climbed a volcano. As much hard work as it was climbing up, and as much fun as it was roasting marshmallows and climbing into steam geysers at the top, I want to focus on the terrifying, heart wrenching descent. That we completed in the Pitch Black Dark.  We realized it was getting dark. But it didn't really click that we still had an hour and a half climb down still, until we began.  "Don't worry," our guide told us. "The horses have better eyes than you." Well, that's good news for those who actually rented horses, I thought a tad...