Healing from Unexpected Places

The Power of Presence

In the Western world, we often struggle to show our appreciation or care for others and rely too much on gifts to speak for us. However, people in lower-income countries have taught me much about the care and love for others beyond material goods.

Healing from Unexpected Places

Learning From Haitians About Hope

I arrived on the Island of La Gonâve, Haiti, after a very long trip via plane, truck, and boat. I was ready for the typical cold shower and fall in bed. But when I disembarked from the small motorboat, I heard all kinds of sounds and a large crowd assembled on the beach…

Healing from Unexpected Places

Surprised by Water

I sat on a log along with hundreds of others both standing and sharing the log with me in a remote village in Zambia… We all had our eyes glued on the large drilling rig, hoping to see water gush up from the ground…