Last Monday morning, we walked through a plaza in Cusco, Peru to our debrief at Starbucks. Passing through crowds of military personnel and police officers, it was clear something was … Read more about Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Stepping into the Prodigal’s Shoes
“Mateo no jugar,” she calls out. Protesting a blocked shot and the girls hustle across the slab of pavement with a tattered soccer ball inside their compound. At lunch, she smiles and … Read more about Stepping into the Prodigal’s Shoes
When Pictures Fall Short
Looking at my Instagram feed, you might get the wrong impression of what my life actually looks like at the moment. They say pictures are worth a thousand words. But what about the things pictures … Read more about When Pictures Fall Short
Guest Blog: Perfect Unity
The following was written by my mom, Jodi Deur, with her reflections on what she learned while in Rwanda with me for our Parent Vision Trip: In February I had the opportunity to join Paige for PVT … Read more about Guest Blog: Perfect Unity
Silence is an Action
It is one thing to read about genocide. To study it. To teach it. (See my reflections from back when I was teaching about genocide last year HERE) But it is something entirely different to sit … Read more about Silence is an Action
I’m Not Qualified
Seven months ago, when we left America, I started to feel really overwhelmed with how under qualified I felt to go on the World Race. As my parents left me in Atlanta at launch, my dad reminded me of … Read more about I’m Not Qualified
The Muzungus
One foot in front of the other. It is my fifth journey of the day down to the well, about a mile from home. My limbs feel heavy. I’m not sure I can make it much further. I look off to … Read more about The Muzungus
Reclaiming the Good Samaritan
Born into a Rwandan family living in Uganda, Fatier was the fourth of ten children born to her parents. Yet, it wasn’t until she was twelve years old that she realized that she was their … Read more about Reclaiming the Good Samaritan
A Long Walk to Water
This past month has had me thinking a lot about water. Approximately half of our bodies are made up of water. Water is essential to our lives. Only three days without it and we would … Read more about A Long Walk to Water
