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Ask and You Shall Receive

We began walking from the compound to the barrios for prayer walk. I prayed for the families and for us to see with God’s eyes today just like normal. Except for one thing. I prayed that we may see the spiritual realm. When it came out of my mouth, it was one of those, “Why the heeeeeck did I pray that?” That night, we got together to pray about all that’s going on in the barrios. They are poor, they are desperate, they are confined by sin, they are entangled in a political system where they aren’t taken care of very well. ...

At the Park!

Red Touches Yellow You’re a Dead Fellow Part 2

Hearts and Burglar Bars

June 25, 2011
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“Brittney, you are just unique. The way you think about things is just . . . “different.” – Michelle haha So the first thing I noticed when we explored Jinotepe wasn’t the trees or the people at all. It was the burglar bars. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I was surprised in any way that they are on every door or window or that they caused me to be alarmed. It’s what they look like. Have you ever seen burglar bars with hearts on them? If you said, yes, I’d say you’re probably...

Here for a Purpose!

June 25, 2011
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I wear shoes all the time. I brush my teeth using a water bottle. I use the toilet with other people in the bathroom. My feet are always dirty – I’m not sure they will ever be clean again. I walk through mud on a daily basis. I’ve eaten enough rice and beans to last me a lifetime. I’m living out of a suitcase. My clothes don’t smell fresh. My showers are cold. I’m never by myself. Our room and bathroom are a mess – I’m always organized. Yes sometimes these things bother me, yet, I wouldn’t change anything here. It’s only been 3...

Cleansing Rain!

June 25, 2011
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I stood in the pouring Nicaraguan rain the other night with Sarah C. It was the most relaxing and freeing experience. It was spiritual and healing. I felt like the rain was washing me of all the unimportant things I dwell on back at home. I was just standing in the dark in the clean rain of nature. I’ve noticed that about this place though, I feel free of the constraints and rules of society. I have no cell phone, no T.V, very limited internet and I absolutely love it! I’m completely free to just be who I am, no restrictions. Being here in the night, outside with no sounds of...

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