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Adventures Abroad: August 2011
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Sunday, August 14, 2011. Learning from the Law - Part 2. Last week, after having one of those days full of frustration and questioning, I had a realization – I am no different than the people of Israel. God has provided so much for me, yet it only takes one bad day for me to turn my back on Him and question His goodness. My false gods were doubt, anxiety, and self reliance. How humbling. The story of Israel is both scary and comforting. It brings up the severity of God’s requirement of us, but ...Part of...
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Adventures Abroad: 'Por' y 'Para'
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Friday, July 29, 2011. 8217; and ‘Para’. Two Spanish prepositions that share a few similarities, but often convey vastly different ideas. In certain contexts, ‘ para. 8217; is used to convey the idea of 'destination' or 'intention.' For example, “ Me voy para. Costa Rica” means “I am going to (or I'm leaving for) Costa Rica.” ‘Para’ signifies that Costa Rica is the destination. Here is how this is playing out right now:. I want to speak Spanish fluently. I mean, I’m in Costa Rica! The funny thing is that...
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Adventures Abroad: Learning from the Law - Part 2
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Sunday, August 14, 2011. Learning from the Law - Part 2. Last week, after having one of those days full of frustration and questioning, I had a realization – I am no different than the people of Israel. God has provided so much for me, yet it only takes one bad day for me to turn my back on Him and question His goodness. My false gods were doubt, anxiety, and self reliance. How humbling. The story of Israel is both scary and comforting. It brings up the severity of God’s requirement of us, but ...
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Adventures Abroad: July 2011
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Friday, July 29, 2011. 8217; and ‘Para’. Two Spanish prepositions that share a few similarities, but often convey vastly different ideas. In certain contexts, ‘ para. 8217; is used to convey the idea of 'destination' or 'intention.' For example, “ Me voy para. Costa Rica” means “I am going to (or I'm leaving for) Costa Rica.” ‘Para’ signifies that Costa Rica is the destination. Here is how this is playing out right now:. I want to speak Spanish fluently. I mean, I’m in Costa Rica! The funny thing is that...
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Adventures Abroad: Learning from the Law
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Sunday, August 7, 2011. Learning from the Law. Part of what I am doing while here in Costa Rica is reading through the Bible. Exactly 22 days ago I started a 90 day reading plan (about the amount of time I expect to be here) and it has been an incredible experience. As I make my way through the plan, I want to stop and take some time to reflect on what I have read and what I am learning. What is the point of all this? The writer of Hebrews affirms this by saying, “For since the message declared by ...
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Adventures Abroad: What I'm Doing and Why I'm Blogging
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011. What I'm Doing and Why I'm Blogging. I'm currently sitting at my desk at Personalized Spanish. There are a few reasons why I decided to venture to Costa Rica:. 1 I have always wanted to learn Spanish. 2 I want to see the world and experience other cultures. 3 I came to here two years ago and fell in love with it. 4 I didn't have anything else to do. Me with a group of students and professors:. A group of students hanging out at my house (mama Jeanette on the left):.