My job on these blog trips is leader guy. I’m not here to blog, so I let the real bloggers write all the good stories. Except one. At every child development center we visit I make a point to spend time with the pastor and ask one question: What can… Read More
Archive Tag: Guatemala
This Wall Says It Well
Between the walls of a small cinderblock church we played, laughed, learned, colored, and prayed with a mob of children. Together we memorized ancient words and sang to our very present God. View Post
Long Distance & Slow Violence
Poverty and wealth are next door neighbors here in Guatemala City. And I’m not proud of this, but it makes me angry. View Post
Preconceived Notions
I’m in the Nashville airport listening CNN on the TV and to the crooner across the hall twanging Friends In Low Places for the lunch crowd at Tootsies Bar. In a few hours I’ll be in Dallas hugging the bloggers headed to Guatemala with me for the first time. Amanda… Read More
Typical (Updated)
Update: After speaking with staff on the ground in Guatemala and with Compassion’s trips department, it’s been decided to continue with our blogging trip this week with only minor tweaks to the schedule. Please continue to pray for the people of Guatemala and for safe travels there. Thank you. ———————————————-… Read More