by Sarah Barnett | Mar 19, 2018 | Central America, Life and Ministry
I have dreamed of traveling internationally with my family for as long as I can remember. Even after having kids and realizing how much different travel would or could be, I desperately wanted to share the world with the people that mean the most to me. But for the...
by Rebekah Benson | Nov 15, 2017 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, South America
Have you ever heard of a tagua tree before? Pronounced “tawa,” this special palm tree grows in the rainforests of South America with an amazing secret. The official name of the tagua tree is Phytelephas aequatorialis, which means “plant elephant!” Why this...
by Rebekah Benson | Oct 9, 2017 | Africa, Box of Blessings, Change the World
There is something magical about Africa. There really is. Once you have been there, it captures your heart in a way that is hard to describe. I have visited only a few countries in Africa, but something about it pulls at me to return and to experience more of this...
by Rebekah Benson | Jul 18, 2017 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, South America, Things to Do
We had just left the rainforest a few days prior. We were there, deep in the Amazon, living with a tribe for a bit to try to help teach English. Life was crazy and so very different than anything we had ever experienced. We learned how to make thatch roofs from...
by Rebekah Benson | Jun 20, 2017 | Misc.
I am new to International Blessings, and as soon as I took a look at the website, I knew I had to be involved! I absolutely love the idea of empowering artisans by supporting their beautiful craft. It is infinitely more satisfying and sustainable to empower people in...
by Sarah Barnett | Aug 10, 2016 | Central America, Life and Ministry, My Journey, World Race: Oct. 08-Sept. 09
We arrived in Palenque, Mexico late Tuesday night, July 7th, after a 16 hour van ride from Antigua that required 3 van changes! We are staying at a Bible Camp that is for pastors that come from the surrounding villages to receive teaching and encouragement. We are...
by Sarah Barnett | Aug 2, 2016 | Asia, Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries
India. Just thinking about India, puts all my senses into overdrive! The smells (usually not so pleasant), the chaotic sights, the spicy flavors, all of what makes this country so unique. I have been to India twice on mission trips, and although each trip was with a...
by Sarah Barnett | Jul 26, 2016 | Central America, Life and Ministry, World Race: Oct. 08-Sept. 09
We arrived in Guatemala on Wednesday, July 1st and then loaded vans for an hour drive to Antigua. We spent five days hanging out in the town for debrief with the squad and our coaches. This time was for rest, rejuvenation, and preparation for our last two months on...
by Sarah Barnett | Jul 19, 2016 | Asia, Box of Blessings, Ministries, South America
Do you ever wonder or even worry about the impact that the products you purchase have on the environment? Or do you think about the people behind the scenes producing those items and what their life or working conditions look like? I think its so easy for us to just...
by Sarah Barnett | Jul 5, 2016 | Europe, Life and Ministry, World Race: Oct. 08-Sept. 09
Last dinner with Croatia team Tim and Grace’s Family Chris and Nada’s Family Milos, Sarah, Boris Sarah and Rachel Damir and Sarah Neno and Sarah Kristin and Dave The girls out for ice cream Day 1: Croatia to Hungary Waiting for our train and on our...
