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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 – …

For Muslims worldwide, the month of Ramadan began this past Sunday and will last until July 5th. Muslims who observe Ramadan commemorate their belief that the Quran was given to Muhammad in a revelation. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, Ramadan is observed every year and incorporates a time of intense fasting from dawn until sunset. Typically during …