On Sunday Rachel and I met with the believers to study. We adults colored our note-taking sheets while we waited for others to show up. After singing and prayer, the group was uncharacteristically candid. They talked about embarrassment with regards to praying in public and people making fun of them for believing a “new” thing. […]
A good teacher should never stop learning from her students. Here are some of the commentaries from some missionaries-in-training at the literacy module in Colombia this month. They have challenged me, blessed me, and moved me with their passion. “Without the written word, the Gospel tends to deteriorate…” “It was with the Word of […]
My grandfather, Robert Manes, passed away several months ago. Last week my family had his memorial. There are times that missionary life means missing out on important events, and this was one of those times. But I know that my grandfather loved the Nahuatl people and fully supported my ministry here. I wanted to share […]