“Did you see what happened in Libya?” The caretaker for our building is an Egyptian Coptic and often expresses fear for his family in Egypt. I nodded my head silently. “I didn’t sleep last night,” he added. I didn’t know
When the Bad Guys (seem to) Win
A young female aid worker is taken hostage and, a year and a half later, confirmed to be dead. A teenage boy from a Christian family converts to the religion of the majority and is applauded by local religious authorities.
Grieving with Hope
I woke up sad this morning. Along with my neighbors, I grieve the brutal death of a man who was trying to defend his country. I contemplated the tragedy of the situation and opening Scripture, truth rang clear: “There is
Persecution and Proclamation
Our hearts are broken for our brothers and sisters around the world who are facing persecution. We are particularly aware of their suffering right now as we see on the news and social media what is happening to thousands of
No Kneading Necessary
I’ve enjoyed baking for as long as I can remember. Since I was little I would watch my mom cook, I would read cookbooks, and I would try my own inventions in the kitchen. I clearly remember watching her knead
Kneading Perspective
I hesitate as I publish this post. I don’t feel that I have the right pretend like I understand the tensions of my host culture in a way that will somehow benefit you. I have been here for less than