Lately God has really been challenging me with a new lesson, one I don’t think I would have encountered if I continued to stay in Minnesota. What my flesh wants vs. what my soul needs. I wouldn’t say I’m extremely materialistic compared to some but who am I comparing myself to? If I compared myself to the people here I’m exactly what they expect and for the most part I have what I want to have. In this lesson God is teaching me, I’ve decided to make a list of realizations and it seemed practical to share them with all of you. What...

        Nicaragua has already broken my heart, and blown my mind. Everything here is so colorful and vibrant, but the color of the country says nothing about the feelings of the people. We have visited the barrios frequently, and tried to build relationships. Every one is so hospitable and inviting; more so than I was expecting. Families are surviving and barely getting by, but every day my heart breaks a little more because of the living conditions. The language barrier is a constant struggle. I am learning how to communicate without using words. I am learning...

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse; and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12: 1-3 It’s crazy to think training camp was less than a week ago; this is my sixth...