cultural differences
Touched by Kindness
Editor’s note: Missioner Erin McHugh tells how an invitation to a Guatemalan family’s celebrations opened her eyes to the hospitality of the Guatemalan culture and the generosity of the people. Mission is challenging and lonely at times. You are entering into a foreign country with an entirely new culture. You are the outsider in this…
Read MoreWhat You Can Do For Your Missioner
Editor’s Note: As the members of Class 31 begin to leave for mission, we thought it would be helpful to write a post geared towards friends and family members who have or will experience sending loved ones overseas for an extended period of time. What can you do for your missioners before and after they…
Read MoreTen things that I could give up for Lent in Cochabamba without trying
Starbuck’s…oh how I miss you, chai tea latte! Television…don’t have one, and don’t need one! Driving…public transportation is the way to go! Microwave…nope, don’t have one of these either. A friend and I were just talking about all of the years we could add onto our lives by avoiding potential dangers associated with microwaves…even though…
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