I visited Medellin, Colombia for our week of service learning during the semester. On … Continue Reading ››

March 11, 2013 It's crazy to think that even among all the challenges this trip has brought into our lives- challenges of former beliefs, relationships, hopes, needs, and faith- that one could feel … Continue Reading ››

On time spent in a rural K’ekchi village and at Bezaleel School This church has wooden pews, about 50 people, and massive speakers. I don’t know what is going on and I can hardly talk to anyone. There is just one kid mashing out some pre-recorded keyboard songs and changing chords recklessly with the music. The … Continue Reading ››

February 6, 2013 What words can describe the loss of thousands of human lives?  It is a good thing that the FAFG, Forensic Anthropology Organization, are doing in giving identities to those lost to the terrible tragedies that occurred here in Guatemala just a short couple of decades ago.  The emptiness left in each family and … Continue Reading ››

The culture shock described in our readings this week was presented in a very real way, but I can’t identify with it. I feel … Continue Reading ››