By Isaiah

Isaiah reflects on the task of missionaries and wrestles with what Good News looks like for people in his community here.

Tags: Manila
By Melanie

After three weeks of being in Manila at the height of its rainy season, my Chacos can't catch a break to dry.

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By Melanie

It's the evening and there's only dim light to fill the house. The front door is slightly too small for the doorway and there's no lock.

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By Isaiah

Before then, I guess I never really stopped to ask myself the question, “What is it exactly that missionaries actually do?”

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By Melanie

In the Philippines, we normally eat three meals and three meridenda a day. Meriendas are snacks in between meals (served a couple of hours before/after the meal).

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By Isaiah

"Go with the flow," they said. I was apparently noticeably disturbed during our most recent team meeting, so that was the advice and comfort my team provided me.

Tags: Manila