Category Archives: World Vision: Bolivia

If God speaks to so many people, why isn’t our world better yet?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by elizabeth

There is one phrase that people of faith use to explain the decisions they make, the beliefs they believe and justify actions they take. There is no arguing with this phrase. It’s a power phrase that shuts down any further … Continue reading →

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Important video update from Bolivia–(and a special, urgent, time-sensitive opportunity!)

Posted on September 8, 2011 by elizabeth

To sponsor one or all of these three specific special needs kids (the very last ones waiting for sponsors in the Colomi special needs center!), please email me immediately. You can find my email address by clicking on the “Contact” … Continue reading →

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All that matters is how we love…

Posted on August 31, 2011 by elizabeth

My good friend, Matthew Paul Turner, made this video of our World Vision Bolivia trip. It’s beautiful. I hope you like it. UPDATE: 56 children have been sponsored through my page! I’m humbled by your generosity. I wish I could … Continue reading →

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Consumeristic Mindset Perpetuates Poverty & Pornography

Posted on August 29, 2011 by elizabeth

“do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” –Philippians 2:4 While in Bolivia, I was convicted by how difficult it was for me to look at the problem of poverty. It was … Continue reading →

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Text in $10 to “20222″ and aid efforts to relieve Horn of Africa’s worst drought in 60 years #faminenomore

Posted on August 29, 2011 by elizabeth

This week I’m giving up two trips to Starbucks and donating that money to World Vision’s efforts in the Horn of Africa. Here’s why: 12.4 million are affected in the region More than 35% of all children in the region … Continue reading →

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I asked God to break my heart (and a bittersweet announcement)

Posted on August 23, 2011 by elizabeth

I wrote a piece for The Orange County Register about my trip to Bolivia. They are graciously running it online, in print and on their iPad app. You can read it here: I Asked God to Break My Heart. This … Continue reading →

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I know the Bible too well

Posted on August 21, 2011 by elizabeth

I know the Bible too well. Yes. I mean that. I’ve made an idol of Bible study. Studying the Bible has always been more important to me than caring for the poor. I’ve spent too much time in Bible Studies, … Continue reading →

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Loving you from afar

Posted on August 20, 2011 by elizabeth

I wake this morning and you, sweet child, are with me in my heart. Do you know I’m loving you, loving you from so far away? Are you hungry this morning, sweetheart? Did you get enough to eat yesterday? I … Continue reading →

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Can you be a Christian AND drive a BMW? I can’t. At least, not anymore.

Posted on August 13, 2011 by elizabeth

Re-entry is kicking my sass. And by sass I mean: coming home to the United States has been an unexpected culture shock–and it’s killing my sense of humor. Our family took a tour of Hearst Castle this past week and … Continue reading →

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A heart wide open–a HUGE thank you! (and a sort of goodbye)

Posted on August 10, 2011 by elizabeth

I’m exhausted. And my skin–my very own, built-in emotional thermometer–proved it by breaking out in psoriasis. I’m an itchy, exhausted mess. I’m so tired that I can’t even taste my food. I went into Bolivia with a heart wide open … Continue reading →

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