I love how the first-timers on every trip are wide-eyed and soaking in everything about the beautiful country and people. I also love when people return year after year and tell stories about how one trip to Guatemala forever changed their lives. Pam Landry Baker is an example of how God used a trip to … More Forever Changed!
The other night, I hugged the cutest 11 year old girl as she told me about her fears. Unfortunately, these were not the normal fears of a child, but all of the “What If’s” of a child who has experienced great loss and trauma. This mama could not look her in the eyes and … More What If?
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. … More More Family!
One of my favorite things to do is to listen to the North Americans talk about their love for Guatemala. I see the excitement on their faces and hear the joy in their voices. I am taking advantage of having some guest blog writers express their love for our ministry or to challenge each of … More Friendships!
“While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are … More One Family!
Written by Joe David Bailey When I was a child we would dare people to do things. We would say things like “I dare you to eat that grasshopper.” If the dare did not work, then we would double dog dare people. With that said, I dare you to pray. I dare you to pray … More I Dare You!
This past week we hosted 50+ people on Grace Mountain. Houses built, food distributions, widows luncheon, chicken coop extension, cake decorating, a ridiculous amount of visitors for supper, spoiling our teachers, a fiesta, lots of hugs, and a ton of soccer and basketball. The week was very busy with lots of activities. Honestly, … More A Full House!
It has been a minute since a blog entry. But we can explain…. I am busy unlike some other people who blog daily! Here is a recap of the past month in our ministry: A Full House: In mid April our house was filled with lots of family and friends. There were lots of … More Life Lately
Yesterday, we celebrated Mother’s Day in Guatemala!!! We are so grateful for all of our teachers who nurture, hug, love, counsel, smile, and invest in every child. Our teachers are positive examples to each student. Just like a mother, they play such an important role in every life. There are so many similarities between … More Happy Mother’s Day!
The days seem long. The week is filled with activities. People are tired. The leader is overwhelmed. Yet, many teams take the time to listen to us brag about everything God is doing in Grace Ministries. We are extremely appreciative for this! I always say that the buildings are beautiful, but the children and … More Worth the Time!
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