Sing Praise to Him

       During February vacation a bunch of us youth were able to spend a weekend in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Talk about much needed time off.  So easily are we consumed by our daily notions.  At the beginning of the weekend after prayer and discussion we all felt as though the weekend was meant to be used for stillness.  Words such as "Trust, better relationship, confidence, and more faith" were written down.         The Holy Spirit was sweetly intense.  Worship was lifting, and a refreshment of peace was restored in my own heart.  Our youth leader, Sean gave us certain bible verses to read over.  I always had known the Bible is dense in stories, yet I had never dug deep enough to realize that frequently there are stories written from different perceptions.        Jesus died on the cross for our sins- none of which were worthy of being forgiven and yet through Jesus we were given a new...

         A few days into my first stay in Costa Rica, I awoke to Julie the intern inviting some people on a quick medical trip.  She mentioned that someone atop the hill at a place the locals call the 'high place' needed bandages changed due to a wound. As I walked the couple mile journey I begin to pray about where my future would be. Never had I ever thought of going into the medical field but the idea popped into my head that maybe going for my CNA license wouldn't be all that bad of an idea.  I told myself, "If I can deal with this wound which from the sounds of it sounded pretty nasty by Julie's description then I would apply to the program.              Now almost a year later I can thank this trip for inspiring me to take this class.  We are entering the last few weeks of clinicals and I am in love with this job.  Every day brings something new.  Each smile from my patient brin...

When the announcement was made at church about the Costa Rica trip in April I immediately thought, "a chance to go HOME." It's crazy, but there is no other way to describe it. Ever since I have left I have felt home sick- praying so hard for this trip. Let your will be done Lord.