Natural Disasters

When It Rains, It Pours

Life in El Salvador, Advent, Natural Disasters, PrayerJune 12, 2020337Views 0Likes 0Comments

El Salvador is still reeling from a tragedy on top of a tragedy. Last week in the middle of the ongoing health, economic, and democratic crisis brought on by COVID-19, Tropical Storm Amanda slammed into El Salvador’s coast and then leveled a direct hit on San Salvador causing major destruction. The storm arrived on Sunday…

Waving the White Flag

Crossing Cultures, Free the Girls, History of El Salvador, Life in El Salvador, Advent, Missions, Natural Disasters, Prayer, Urban MinistryMay 27, 2020447Views 0Likes 0Comments

We may all be weathering the same storm, but we are certainly not all in the same boat. I’m not sure where I first heard this sentiment over the past few months but it surely rings true in El Salvador. The unique challenge of this COVID-19 crisis is that it is a crisis unlike anything…

Transitioning into the Next Phase…

Advent, Natural DisastersMay 20, 2020329Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are so very grateful for all of you who have partnered with us over the last two months as we have ministered to our community by offering space for them to “shelter in place.” In El Salvador things continue to change each week. We are doing our best to adapt and change to provide…

Stay at Home

Advent, Natural Disasters, Thinking About GodApril 20, 2020186Views 0Likes 0Comments

More words from Alexia, a case manager at the Lighthouse Resource Center… A few days ago, I was talking to someone about the current COVID-19 crisis and all of its implications. He mentioned his bosses were concerned because “if their clients lose their clients, than the business would lose theirs too” since they would no…

Prayers for Holy Week

Holidays, Natural Disasters, Prayer, Thinking About GodApril 6, 2020300Views 0Likes 0Comments

Can you imagine the roller coaster of emotions that Jesus’ disciples faced on that very first Holy Week? It seemed that all they dreamed would happen was coming true as the week began, but by Friday they were crushed, scared, and running for their lives. They had no idea that after that darkest of hours…

Reflections in a Crisis

Natural Disasters, Thinking About GodMarch 31, 2020218Views 0Likes 1Comment

The world has always been broken. But today the cracks aren’t so well hidden, the frayed edges aren’t so neatly tucked away. Our weakness rises to the surface, is laid bare. Our real souls are showing without our idols taking up space. Safety, financial security, health, sports, relationships, fitness, education, our church…all of the things…