Some good news! I’ve lost weight since arriving in Davao! This phenomenon is fairly common here, it’s a careful blend of sweating, walking, eating fresh local food, sweating more, and probably a lot of stress relief (or maybe added stress for some people? Not for us though!) In my case, the appalling lack of soda… Read More Which Way to the Big and Tall Store!?
Just over three months in, and, as cliche as it sounds, it feels like we’ve been here forever, but also as though we just got here. And we still aren’t up and running like we wanted, but we’re OK with where things are at. Honest. I know some people read this blog to see how… Read More Sweet, Sweet Progress!
The Refuge Youth Center is a youth ministry center here in Davao. Our awesome neighbors, Matt and Emily Triggs, founded the Refuge as a safe place for youth to come hang out, play music, spend time with other youth, and experience the power of the love of Christ. It’s in the early stages, but the… Read More Alternative Rockfest at The Refuge
While starting “Stitch of Truth” has been a priority of ours, we are here to serve wherever needed. That “openness” led to an extraordinary opportunity a few weeks ago. Our landlord, Kenneth, is a volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse, and when we went to pay our rent a few weeks ago, he told us that they… Read More Operation Christmas Child Comes to Davao!
Beware the Comfort Zone! 