Though maintaining relationships back home was tough due to the time difference, the connections made here were invaluable.

I’m on my 4th week here in Bulgaria, and almost a whole month away from America. Through out my time out here so far, I’ve had the chance to see and experience a lot

Before coming to Bulgaria, I was quite excited for a change of pace and culture. When I was first told I would have the opportunity to go to Bulgaria …

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

Traveling is one of the most rich, enlightening, and exciting experiences a person can have. At the same time, it can be scary, confusing, shocking, and overwhelming if one's perception or mindset isn't ready to handle what and where they are stepping into.

He was like a character from a book, the short, sturdy man with the crooked jaw.

I enjoy watching movies and shows, but nothing beats a book when it comes to learning and imagination …

We’ve been going to Vasil Levski School in Breznik once a week this school year.

Last weekend, Maggi and I had the privilege to travel to Blagoevgrad and participate in …

After a few rainy days, plenty nice cups of tea and some delicious pastries, Mariana and I have returned from London with a fullness that comes from being in fellowship with Christians in different walks of life.

Christ’s family is everywhere and always around! Growing up in the Chinese church community in Houston, my family would always happen to bump into others

In October, I was able to travel to Turkey to see the 7 churches that John wrote to in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. One of the extra journeys we made was to the island of Patmos, where John was exiled.

Learning language has been and will continue to be one of the greatest challenges in serving overseas until all the hours and work are put into becoming somewhat conversational.

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

My first 2 months here have been a whirlwind of events. Feelings of not doing much at all and then all of a sudden having the most busy packed schedule with no breaks at all.

Hello dear friends,
I’ll be honest, it is not my natural inclination to make public my thoughts and ruminations, however, as I am entering my third month living in Bulgaria, I have become consistently more aware

After more than a month in Sofia, I am still starry eyed and ready to take on the new world that Bulgaria has to offer me. It’s been a time of continual intake of

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??