A Better Understanding
This week at IMPACT, we had the pleasure of having Dr. John Nyquist be our guest lecturer. As we prepare to leave for Brazil in January, it is important that we learn about the predominant religion there, in order that we may better share the Gospel message. Dr. Nyquist shared his extensive knowledge on the…
Sacred Rhythms
On October 3, our class embarked on a 5 day backpacking trip, formerly called the “adventure module,” in the mountains of Alabama. The trip was labeled the “sacred rhythms module,” which was a new term for many of us. It has been named “Sacred Rhythms” because we practiced the disciplines of solitude, prayer, meditation, and…
Finding God In Every Culture and Situation
I came into this trip blind to understanding the Brazilian culture. I was unintentionally closed off to the extreme change of going from American culture to Brazilian culture. I found it hard to grasp onto how relationships work, I did not understand language, and I even found it hard to adjust to the hot, humid, wet weather. During this time, I…
