The team closed out their September pathfinder trip with a week in Cairo, a city of chaotic streets, dust and smog, and beautiful people. Our time in Egypt was brief but very eye opening. It didn’t take long to feel the weight of the spiritual darkness there, nor did it take much to see the incredible work happening there. We …
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”
After nearly two weeks in India, our team has settled into the last leg of our trip – Egypt. We’re continuing to process all that we experienced in India, though, as you can see from one of our team member’s reflections. Blanca spoke of her interactions with so many religious views over the past two weeks like this: “Someone mentioned …
Learning to worship in India
“Father, forgive me, I forgot Your grace. Your Spirit falls on India and captures me in Your embrace.” On our flight from Chennai to Mumbai, I listened to the song “Mother India” by Caedmon’s Call. The lyrics talk about how the people of India worship god completely, yet we, as westerners, can get so distracted that we forget the grace …
“Hallelujah!”
The floor tiles are cool against my bare feet, and the fans are all blowing at full blast, making my headscarf billow at my shoulders. I’m perched on a futon frame with a piece of plywood for a seat, hopelessly trying not to stand out among the sea of ladies wrapped in saris, sitting on the floor before me. The …
Forgive me for looking
I’ve always felt awkward in foreign countries—especially in places like Asia and the Middle East where there isn’t even a chance I’ll be mistaken for a local. I feel like everyone looks at me like I sometimes find myself looking at tourists in my city: go home and quit clogging up the sidewalks. So inevitably, my first day in a …
Should I stay or should I go?
“Flooding far from over” “Thousands homeless” “Major disaster” These are just a few of the headlines surrounding my home state today. While I’m packing up some essentials for a three-week visit to South Asia and North Africa, people very near and dear to me are packing up what’s left of their homes and histories as they deal with days and …
And we’re off!
After a summer in New Orleans of planning and praying, we are setting out for our first trips of the fall. A small team from Creating A Road Home will leave for South Asia next week before continuing on to Egypt. We are thrilled to embark on this new journey! Lift up our team as they meet with several potential …
Long-Distance Relationships
One of the core values of Creating A Road Home is sustainability. We want to serve in ways that empower nationals, taking into account cross-cultural practices and fostering work that has longevity. To do this, we partner with long-term workers on the ground who are deeply connected to the culture and community in which they serve. It is often said …
Eid al-Fitr
Last week, the Muslim world observed Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Following thirty days of intense fasting and prayer, on this day, Muslims are not permitted to fast. While Ramadan is a time for personal spiritual renewal, Eid al-Fitr, or the Festival of Fast-Breaking, is a joyous and exuberant three-day celebration. On the day of Eid, Muslims gather …
World Refugee Day
At Creating A Road Home, we talk a lot about refugees. In fact, we began our international ministry working with refugees living in Greece. We were excited to commemorate World Refugee Day this past Monday, but refugees are not just a group to talk about for a day. A dedicated day or a hashtag won’t solve the refugee crisis – …