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
Respect and Truth
“You should be fasting,” a taxi driver said to me just a few minutes into the ride home. I don’t make a habit of talking to taxi drivers, but this one seemed determined. I counted it as a chance to
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
Falafel surprise
As I contemplate the future and the plan to move east, God has begun to stir passion in my heart for the people, the sights, the sounds, and the tastes of a region I will likely be calling home within
Downpour & outpour
“Do you think it’s ok if I get wet?” asked my friend Kary as we heard the Amazon rain dumping down. “Of course!” I replied. “Want to go for a walk?” We were dripping within a minute of stepping outside.
Unforgettable
Going from four distinct seasons (summer, fall, winter, spring) to two similar seasons (hot and really hot) has been interesting for me. In effort to remember that we are in the time of year I’ve always referred to as “Fall,” I
Memorable Monday: A full understanding
I am en route to Colombia! I’m grateful for a shorter-than-ever day of travel (less than 11 hours!). As I wait for my first flight, I wanted to post for you a blog post I wrote almost 7 years ago.