I gave it all up
It’s funny that I can’t remember exactly what sparked my indignation and frustration. Especially because I absolutely adore my host family and my two young host sisters. But as it goes, and potentially more so living overseas, straws have been known to break the backs of camels. It could have been that I made plans to take my host sisters somewhere and I’d cleared my schedule or that we were going to bake something together and I’d bought all the ingredients only to have them change their mind. It could have just been that I wanted them to come over to play and they didn’t want to… Read more >>I wouldn't change a thing.
This summer I’ve spent a lot of time reading and learning more about community development. Planning for the future of our team and dreaming about what’s possible. It’s been so exciting to start digging into this work! But it’s also been overwhelming. How do we get connected with a community to understand their values and work alongside them to accomplish their goals? How do we support community culture change that brings value to women and ends abuse? Can we even work with men and women in one room? My only educational experience with community development was a one semester… Read more >>I must stay at your house today.
I must stay at your house today. The story of Zacchaeus always left me confused. Not the fact that Jesus would eat with a tax collector, or even the fact that Zacchaeus was in a tree. I was confused by Jesus. The fact that Jesus looks up at Zacchaeus (who was in a tree) and said “Zacchaeus come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” I mean how weird is that? And Zacchaeus welcomes him gladly! I would definitely not be welcoming someone as gladly as Zacchaeus if someone invited themselves to my house like that. Even if it was Jesus if I’m being honest. Obviously… Read more >>