God has used many miraculous ways to connect me with the Rohingya, including the “green way”- meaning with plants. Eshmael has disappeared from my online literacy class and only told me a month …
Stories (blog)
Faith Comes by Hearing
Today, Myanmar faces many challenges. Political unrest and increasing religious persecution have taken a toll. People are at their limits. The needs there are great— spiritual ones included. A local …
My unfolding story
My approach to serving may not be the easiest way to enter into meaningful relationships with Rohingya families - but it certainly is worthwhile, fruitful, and such a privilege. I remain thankful, …
Rafika’s First Memory
Rafika and I sat on a mat in her shelter in the refugee camp, drinking 3-in-1 instant coffee. I watched her rock her little daughter to sleep, wondering to myself how her daughter might fare growing …
The Power of Stories
One evening, I felt like I needed to visit one of my good Rohingya friends. As I left my apartment, I took a small packet of English stories with me. This English story packet contained several short …
An End to the Pattern
“There was another fire early this morning. It was their apartment complex.” I felt sick. Not again. This was not the kind of message I expected to receive, especially on a holiday. I searched the …