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Abre Mis Ojos

June 29, 2013
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This past week, our team separated into two parts: one that went to Rivas on the mainland and one that went to the other part of the island. My team went to Rivas where we were completely blessed to stay with Sarai, a local pastor that has strong connections with CICRIN. Our ministry out there was very relational and meeting people where they are. We got to be part of existing ministries and connect with Sarai’s church. The services were held outside of a house with lots of happy horses, happy dogs, a puppy for each one of our team, and pigs that “caught the spirit” in the...

Viajes, Viento, y Volcanes

This week of travel was a week of first time experiences: My first time having a volcano in my back yard, my first time hiking that volcano, my first time having fried pancakes, my first time tying food up to keep the ants out instead of the bears, my first time seeing pigs in a soccer field, my first time seeing a monkey in the jungle, my first time being afraid I was lost in the jungle, my first time seeing an outdoor waiting room at the free socialist health care clinic, my first time translating a testimony, and my first time seeing someone be saved through a house visit. It...

Unexpected things at unexpected times

June 29, 2013
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This past week has been the toughest week I've had in Nicaragua. I've struggled with my purpose here and if I'm fully letting God work through me. A lot of our team has also struggled with have colds/sinus infections which has been frustrating. I also have found myself not putting everything into my ministry. A common thing I found myself saying this past week is I want to go deeper physically, mentally, and spiritually. I wanted to know all the girls on my team in such a more meaningful way than surface things. I also wanted to know my identity in Christ more than ever...

Weeds

This week we have spent each morning with makeup of sweat and dirt. It is a good time, even if the girl's house has their favorite song on repeat (and repeat again, again, and again). We really wish that we could use the weeds for our dinner. It might be possible to feed the whole island. Here is Ometepe, plants grow bigger and faster. Between the heat and the rain, it is prime territory to grow. This mean that great fruits and vegetable can be grown here, as well as great weeds. CICRIN has a big garden that is utilized for cooking. We have had some great fruit a couple of...

Vulnerability

June 29, 2013
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It's hard. We live in a critical society. A society that is constantly struggling to be the best, to know it all, and has the need to put incredibly high standards on everything. This society has such high standards that there is a constant fear of being vulnerable or opening up about weaknesses or opinions. We live in a society that is quick to condemn and quick to judge. Examples of this: Models starving themselves to be so thin it is unhealthy. On top of that, photographers photoshop the images to make any "imperfections" into "perfections". The result...

School House Rockin’

June 29, 2013
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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...

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