The Guilt of Christmas Past
It was a chilly evening in December. The air frosted the back of my neck. My husband pulled groceries from the car and glanced at the … Continue Reading
U.S. Headquarters Internship – Braiding Passions Together
The Navigators I had every intention on going on a mission trip this summer. My heart aches for the tribes and tongues of the world, and … Continue Reading
U.S. Headquarters Internship – Holding My Hand
The Navigators I don’t have much experience outside the United States. And Colorado Springs isn’t exactly cross-cultural, what with … Continue Reading
Zambia – Let’s Get This Party Started
The Navigators We were up in arms. The main focus of our trip was campus ministry but there were no students. Dates for the semester had … Continue Reading
Burkina Faso: Medical – Nursing In Africa
The Navigators During a recent surgery, I had the opportunity to take the position of the scrub nurse in the operating room. I held the … Continue Reading
Burkina Faso: Medical – Overview of Larry Ebert Clinic
The Navigators In Burkina Faso, only 41 percent of deliveries are assisted by trained medical staff like Dr. Felix Kohol. This means that … Continue Reading
Central Asia – Break My Heart For What Breaks Yours
The Navigators Within minutes of our arrival, the children had circled each of us, marveling over our appearances. Because of the … Continue Reading
Central Asia – From Comfort, Through Change
The Navigators At five years old, I decided I wanted to be an actress. In eighth grade, I made a bet with a classmate that I’d be famous… Continue Reading
East Asia – Coming Away Encouraged
The Navigators One of my closest relationships in East Asia was with the daughter of our language teacher. We bonded quickly, and I … Continue Reading
Ghana – On the Receiving End
The Navigators The goal was to be on the road by 10am. We finally left at 1pm. This was my first experience in “Ghana time,” but the … Continue Reading