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A Heart for the Least Among Us

A Heart for the Least Among Us

I still remember the first time I joined my mother’s missionary group in the Dominican Republic. After full days of preaching, visiting the sick, and spending time with children at...
September 27, 2021
Why Isn't Everything Going My Way?

Why Isn't Everything Going My Way?

Of the many moments in Scripture where the Lord’s response was on point and silencing to His accusers, this last question of today’s Gospel is a true “mic-drop.” The Lord...
August 18, 2021
The Lord Is Untiring

The Lord Is Untiring

I was drenched in sweat. I had a veil around my face, gardening gloves on my already naturally clammy hands, a pinned-up postulant dress and high socks in the middle...
July 24, 2021
Much Needed Dancing After the Mourning

Much Needed Dancing After the Mourning

Almost a year and a half ago, I received a startling message that a dear friend had been in a horrible car accident and was in the hospital. Caleb was...
June 27, 2021
Our Misunderstandings and Frustrations

Our Misunderstandings and Frustrations

A huge misunderstanding unfolded. My limited Amharic (language spoken in Ethiopia) did not help me this time. I angrily yelled at the taxi driver for charging lots more than we...
March 07, 2021
Prayer in a Whole New Way

Prayer in a Whole New Way

There we were, in my parents’ backyard which was also the backyard of our church. The band was on the wooden stage built for summer worship gatherings just like this...
February 02, 2021
Our Shared Inheritance

Our Shared Inheritance

We signed the papers, and it was official. As we walked outside to the surprise of rain and a champagne toast on the sidewalk, Peter and I were now civilly...
October 16, 2020