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Being honest about who I am really seeking to glorify with my life…

“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a littleView full post »

What or Who Do You Depend On?

It’s been too long since I’ve posted a blog post.  Life has been crazy here in Bolivia – so muchView full post »

Some days are just hard…

Today is one of those days. I have been listening to this song and the lyrics have been a helpful reminder of how greatView full post »

Giving to those in need at Christmas time

It was a busy December here in La Paz, Bolivia!  I am working for HOPE worldwide Bolivia and this Christmas, weView full post »

I was alone, and you visited me…

This past Saturday we went and visited an elderly home in La Paz to serve them, to encourage them and to spend time withView full post »

Chicken Soup for the Soul…

I’ve been sick this week and longing for some really good chicken noodle soup.  When I asked around, ‘WhereView full post »

Keeping it Real

I haven’t written a blog post in a long time.  It’s not because I haven’t been doing anything.  It&#View full post »

6 things I learned from college students

The other night I was invited to hang out with the campus ministry here in La Paz, Bolivia.  We gathered together at aView full post »

What can you do in 2 months?

I recently moved to La Paz, Bolivia for two months to serve and volunteer with the HOPE worldwide team here as well asView full post »

When plans change… and I’m moving to Jersey.

What do you do when what you hoped would happen doesn’t happen?  How do you react when the plans you made andView full post »

Reflections from my ‘One Year Challenge’…

I am wrapping up the last week of my One Year Challenge (technically 11 months) here in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.  I amView full post »

Arts & Entertainment Conference 2013 :: SHREWD

The Arts & Entertainment Conference takes place every two years and this is the third time I’ve photographedView full post »

You’re all I want, all I need, you’re everything.

I’m currently reading the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W. Tozer.  The kindle version is free rightView full post »

Choosing what is better…

I sat down this morning to spend time with God and I was distracted, agitated, unfocused and to be honest, I just didn&#View full post »

A story about the power of love…

Paola, a nurse from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, went to Honduras in January 2013 with the HOPE worldwide medical brigade.View full post »