Mondays have become a special day of the week. Twice a month I, Katie, am able to accompany a group from Shalom Covenant Church up the mountain to a community where they have been serving for 3 years now. The …
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Let’s speak English
This weekend I, Katie, was in a meeting that was conducted primarily in English. It was with a group of young adults who are helping to organize this summer’s English Camp. English is becoming a tool that many people need …
The journey of becoming peace builders
For the last 60 years Colombia has been immersed in a number of armed conflicts with different groups such as the guerrilla, paramilitary, narcotics dealers, and criminal gangs. While each of these groups has emerged for different reasons, one thing …
Some of my heroes
If there is a group of people I genuinely admire it is teachers. As a child I, Katie, would play school and loved giving out homework to imaginary students. As I’ve grown up my respect for the teaching profession continues …
Investing in English Education
Have you ever had to learn a foreign language? Think about what was most challenging for you in this process. Was it the pronunciation, the grammar, the verbs? Did you learn it just to pass a class, or did your …
Jesus loves me this I know
Many of us know the song, “Jesus loves me this I know.” A simple song, but a profound truth. What good news – Jesus loves me! This was the truth that seemed to resound in my heart and mind, as …
A holy moment
It wasn’t flashy, but it was holy. Led by the worship leader and his guitar, we sang out our praise to God. In our imperfections and brokenness we recognized God’s goodness and faithfulness. I looked at my neighbors and saw …
Entering into 2017
This year we celebrated New Year’s in Colombia. It was a little different than last year, when we were in sub-zero temperatures and celebrated with friends in the warmth of their home. This year we were trying to get cool …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
What a change from last year! There’s no snow or fire in the fire place, and yet it definitely is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Medellin. There is something so special about this time of the year …
A difficult road to peace and reconciliation in Colombia
A reflection from Julio
The road to peace in Colombia has been full obstacles. There has been so much violence. And many are unwilling to forgive and give people the chance to start new lives. We have lived in …