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 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 | Jun 15, 2016 | Africa, Box of Blessings, Life and Ministry, Ministries
I LOVE Africa. . . That place, doesn’t really matter what region, Africa, in general, has a piece of my heart. It’s like my second home. I had (maybe still do?) fully intended to be living in Africa, probably in a hut, serving the people of my community in...
by Yvonne Miller | May 21, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries, South America
I know this is already the end of May and I am writing about April’s Box of Blessings. I cannot believe it’s the beginning of summer and we skipped right through Spring. The saying goes “better late than never” so here is my review and information surrounding the...
by Yvonne Miller | Mar 22, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Central America, Change the World, Ministries
Guatemala, meaning a land of trees, has rugged terrain consisting mainly of forests and mountains. Making it difficult for the rural people to transport, farm, and really thrive in farming or business. Empowering these rural people is a basic first step in ending...
by Yvonne Miller | Jan 28, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries, South America
Ecuador, meaning equator in Spanish, is located in South America bordering the Pacific Ocean and has a diverse landscape. The majestic Andes mountains running North and South, the coastal region lying in the West, and parts of the Amazon flowing through rain forests...