Sharing Our Life Stories
This week, the Fellows had the opportunity to share our life stories in our Bible study groups. The purpose of this is to know and love each other better by understanding our backgrounds. The most important thing that I (Maripaz) have learned through the process is that it is not our life story, but Jesus’…
Camp, Pirates, Priceless Treasure
Several of us recline in the hammocks, a popular spot at Agua Viva. The rain rolls off the roof and the beautiful green pastures are nearly hidden by the downpour, yet the birds still sing their melody. Everyone seems to silently reflect on the weekend of camp that just ended and the bittersweet goodbyes that…
Continuing to Learn
Last week, we had a guest professor, Hule Goddard, lead us through our spiritual formation module. The first thing we did was go on a sunrise walk where we started out by walking in silence to see and hear God’s creation. Then we did an outdoor exegesis in which we read Psalms 19:1-5 and when…