That Time Jesus Whistled, and the Storm Ceased
I was asked this week. “What is God teaching you?” Honestly, I realized that I am watching myself, telling myself to be super careful and observant. I want to blend in and be respectful and polite. I don't speak unless spoken to; make a lot of eye contact and smile all kindly. That all kind of literally went out the window when I was screaming in delight at my youth pastor in the middle of traffic jam from a different car. Yeah. Mexicans here like to have fun. The people I’ve encountered don’t take life super seriously. They are not afraid to laugh, and over exaggerate… Read more >>
"So, what exactly do you do here?"
It may seem like all fun and games, but that’s because at the end of the day I enjoy all of it - except for getting hungry whilst staring at paperwork, that’s a strange habit I can’t seem to break. So, let me take you through a week: Sunday: I like to try and rest on Sundays, however I find rest in others so I‘m awake by 7:00am and out the door by 7:30am headed to help set up the church and I’m not allowed to leave the house without a meal. Breakfast can be important, but I don’t like eating it. The church I attend rents out a space that is very auditorium-like every Sunday, it’s typically… Read more >>
That QUALITY Quality
Fam! I’ve made it to Mexico City I’ve been here for 10 days! People here keep asking me 'how do I like Mexico City?' and thankfully it is all very underwhelming. I guess these are just some of the perks of being a street-smart-city-person and a go-with-the-flow person. It is obviously a different city than any of the cities I’ve visited or lived in but at the end of the day. It is still very much a city. Now, if God called me to go to the country side of Chile. Well then, I’d panic a little. My very first week here (so last week) my organization had me take several surveys,… Read more >>