For the past month or so, I've been meditating on the word "Shalom" and learning about what it means.

My uneven breathing, pounding heart and shaky hands are dead give-aways to vulnerability when I am emotionally exposed, and they seem to catch me off-guard every time.

From the beginning, I had a strong sense two years would fly by, but I didn’t expect it to feel simultaneously like a second and a lifetime.

For Christians world-wide, the season of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection is full of meaning and attached traditions. The Church in Bulgaria has no shortage of celebrations …

Aside from getting around the city, public vehicles have allowed me to commune with myself, people, and God.

I have had the privilege of visiting several monasteries, the only monasteries I've ever been to, in Bulgaria. When I think of monasteries, I think of peace and quiet

After 4 months in Bulgaria, I feel like a 4 to 5-year-old. My language understanding and speech have grown substantially. While very understandable,

I wanted to share just a few cool things that I've learned and seen so far while in Bulgaria. There's so much history and culture here, so I know I'm barely scratching the surface, but I'm thankful for this start as God continues to lead me on this journey!

Being dependent on others for food and shelter, taking lots of naps, not understanding much, and observing a lot as the brain forms new connections. Does this describe a baby or a 23-year-old in Bulgaria for the first time??