We packed our bags and left our dear friends in Malaybalay last night. We're back in Manila for two days, and will fly to Siem Reap (Cambodia) tomorrow evening. Goodbyes are always a struggle for … Read more about Sometimes the price of dancing in the rain…is ruined, muddy shoes…Praise God!
Courts of Freedom
Day nineteen of the world race! To be completely honest...it feels like I've been gone for several months. Things at KIM are going pretty well--the soccer field was leveled off last week. The … Read more about Courts of Freedom
Tell Me I’m Beautiful
We're currently staying at the Kid's International Ministry House in Pa Ming, Philippines. The other night Tara, Theresa, and I got to help the older girls shower and get ready for bed. Once … Read more about Tell Me I’m Beautiful
Saturdays in Manila: A New Kind of Echo
*Our internet connection isn't strong enough to upload pictures at the moment, but I promise they're coming … Read more about Saturdays in Manila: A New Kind of Echo
Loving the Lucy’s
I'm typing this from the Hong Kong airport. Miguel and Janell are in Manilla already...and Chelsea, Tara, Tim and I are almost there! (Pic is us, waiting @ the airport)Currently, we're waiting out a … Read more about Loving the Lucy’s
On The Move…
Travel with me to Jerusalem. It's hot. Really hot. Rumor has it that just beyond the sheep gate there is a shaded pool, called Bethesda. This is no ordinary pool (Bethesda means "house of mercy"). … Read more about On The Move…
Meet n’ Greet
I survived training camp! I've been home for over a week now...I can procrastinate no longer; you have GOT to meet my incredible team....Team SHABACH: MICHAEL PEREZ: A humble man … Read more about Meet n’ Greet
“Return, faithless Israel!”
For the last week and a half i've been reading through Jeremiah. I'm 20 chapters in...but I find myself returning to the first five chapters again and again. I think i'm drawn to them because in … Read more about “Return, faithless Israel!”
Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness
A few days ago my roommate took me out to Grand River (a central street in Lansing, lined with many shops and restaurants). The plan was to grab an ice cream cone and window shop for a while. We piled … Read more about Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness