Author: Adventures

Throughout my time here in Nicaragua I've had a continual feeling of being uncomfortable. I've been out of my comfort zone here, mentally and physically. Almost everything I'm use to back in the U.S., I don't have here. I've also stepped out of my comfort zone through some ministry and done things that typically intimidate me.  It wasn't until recently, I had a little bit of a break through. I am suppose to be uncomfortable. God called me out of my comfort of my own home this summer to come to Nicaragua and be in HIS comfort. This trip isn't about me or if...

This past week in Rivas was not easy. We had more luxurious accomodations but ministry and feeling purposeful there was a constant struggle. We had expectations that we carried with us that were not met and became easily frustrated with lack of planning. The church we were helping out was much different than we expected. It actually contained no walls, and was on a farm, pigs and all. Back in Fort Collins at the church I attend we go to a building on campus to have Sunday services; demonstrating that church is not a building but a people of Christ. Walking onto the farm expecting a building...

This past week I was given the opportunity to help at the school. I am mot going to lie; i was really nervous and a little scared that they would make me teach.  Just to give you some info- There are about 100 kids at the school, and the school consists of about 4-5 classrooms that are connected to a hallway/sidewalk  that is outside.  Anyways, Monday morning Madison and I headed to the school, and when we got there they sent her to preschool and me to first and second grade which are the most spirited of the bunch. The teacher greeted me with a look desperation on her face...