God is working. NOW!
Living intensely within a community, as we have at Arc in Honduras, naturally initiates a reflective process as one prepares to depart. Although Silva and I dedicated time daily to contemplate our roles in the house and the everyday challenges we faced, it is only now, as we prepare to leave, that we can clearly … Read more
Three months have flown by since we arrived in Honduras. It feels as though we joined the community just yesterday. I vividly recall the warm welcome upon our arrival, the greeting at the door of our room, the freshly painted walls, and the smiles on the faces of the assistants and residents. I remember how … Read more
If there’s one thing Hondurans love to discuss, it’s food. Due to the geographical diversity of Honduras, the cuisine varies significantly by region. On the Caribbean coast, coconut milk, cassava flour, and spicy spices are staples. In the cooler mountainous areas, the diet includes hearty dishes, particularly grilled meats (carne asada) and a typical chicken … Read more
In Honduras, Easter is deeply imbued with symbolism and tradition. Processions, the Way of the Cross, prayers, and fasting all play a significant role in this holiday, and Hondurans, including those who do not regularly practice the Christian faith, participate en masse in these events. Preparations for Easter at our house began a week in … Read more
Whenever you praise and thank God in everything that you go through, He smiles to you from heaven and draws closer to you. In your day to day activities, nothing can feel better than receiving sincere appreciation from someone you extended a helping hand in times of crisis. This brings out a vital lesson: to … Read more
In our lives, there are days when we are confused and indecisive. We are hesitant to move forward because we are fearful that we might make wrong decisions that could lead us to undesirable consequences. In times like these, remember you can always look up to God and say a prayer for judgment. If any … Read more
Every year, as we enter Advent Time, we think, yearn, and plan with whom we will meet, with whom we will visit, and with whom we will associate in the anticipated Season of Christmas. This year is so different. Are you lonely, or do you have a lot of activities planned with family and trouble … Read more
Father, You were so dear to King Solomon and his desire to know all things. Once he saw that all wisdom and knowledge come as a gift, He immediately asked You for it. This is what Solomon said in 1 Kings 3:6-9: “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he … Read more
He’s growing up so fast, becoming more independent and strong-minded. You can’t keep constant tabs on him, and You barely know what he spends half of his time doing. Don’t worry! Every parent goes through this. You can’t watch over Your child forever—but God can. Here’s how You can pray for him as he goes … Read more
Lord, I bring before you a pain that takes away my strength and pushes me to the edge of my abilities. If ever you are close to me, it is now. I can experience at least a little of what You experienced on the cross when You gave your life for me to be free. … Read more
Dear Father, Thank you for loving me so much that You gave Your beloved son for me as a ransom for my soul. His sacrifice granted me the gift of being Your child and heir to all the blessings You have prepared for Your people. Thank You, Father, for always caring for me and showing … Read more
Lord, my future is in your hands. You know all about me, and your eyes have seen it all—my past, my present, and also my future: “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16 You see in … Read more