Why Brazil Matters
Just about ten days ago, the entire Brazil team landed at the Brasília airport, loaded onto a large yellow bus (not to be confused with a school bus) and drove about an hour outside of the city to a place called Agua Viva. Along with us we brought more than 2600 pounds of luggage. Months…
“And He Will Be Called Immanuel…”
Right before thanksgiving break, our class had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Garland Vance. Something Dr. Garland challenged us with was the passage from Isaiah 7:14, which records the first proper name given to Christ. That name is Immanuel, which Matthew tells us means “God with us.” Why – Dr. Garland asked us –…
What 48 Hours in Alabama taught us
Sit back, take a moment, and imagine for a second that your current identity no longer defines you. Your money, your privilege, your livelihood, your innocence, your rights as an American have all been stripped away. You, (insert name here), are now a Venezuelan refugee. You and your family are on the run from your crisis-stricken country,…