Just like The Gateway (AIM base) in Mexico had become a home for all of us while we were there, another place is now claiming that title. The Betor House in Nelspruit, … Read more about A New Place to Call Home
The Island of Love (a.k.a. Rrhea Island)
This past week was outreach week for us Novas kids! All 5 teams went to different towns in Mexico and did ministry and were there from Saturday through Friday...except for 2. My South Africa team … Read more about The Island of Love (a.k.a. Rrhea Island)
Fruity Gum to Chew On
"A friend of mine, Paul Gregory, married his fiance of two years one summer between the spring semester and … Read more about Fruity Gum to Chew On
Rehabilitation at the Zoo (with photos!)
Because of the mushiness of our brains after an intense week of theological debates, we felt a trip to the ZoO would provide some entertainment where we wouldn't have to think much but could simply … Read more about Rehabilitation at the Zoo (with photos!)
God is Bigger Than the Boogeyman
Each week has a different theme (or a couple). The main theme for the week of October 19-23 was to make God bigger. At the evening sessions, we discussed the multiple … Read more about God is Bigger Than the Boogeyman
Missionaries. Or should I say hippies? (copy)
*This blog was copied from Lila Dillon's page. I decided to do this because her words describe our life here so perfectly that it'd be very difficult to produce anything … Read more about Missionaries. Or should I say hippies? (copy)
Vulnerability and Generosity
"The Lord wants you to be broken before Him," said an anonymous person to me on our first Sunday here at the Gateway. "He wants you to be … Read more about Vulnerability and Generosity
Solitude: More than just a cheesy choir song
A cow grazing on grass lazily glances my way, but decides eating is more interesting than returning the gaze of his silent observer. The peculiar calls of exotic birds ring forth from the trees that … Read more about Solitude: More than just a cheesy choir song
