Touching Ground
Entering a new country means stepping into unfamiliar rhythms, cultures, and languages. For most of our team, arriving in Brasília marked our first real experience outside of American culture, so these first few days away from home have been an adjustment for a lot of us. As soon as we arrived, we realized that there…
Part Two: The Purpose of Purpose and the Mission of Mission in Our Lives
In part one of this topic we looked at the need for patience in the natural progression toward one’s desired career. For most people this means several positions that may not be the most perfect fit for what one wants to ultimately be doing. Instead these help one “learn the ropes” and the basic skill…
Science: Unveiling the Truth
As we all gathered for class Monday, Professor Thaxton—a wise, intelligent, and steady-handed man— rolled in, readily prepared to teach us about faith and science. His sense of humor and extraordinary stories intrigued and drew us all in. He described his time in Eastern Europe from the Czech Republic to Romania where he presented our…