Last week, in our transition class at the Village of Transformation preschool, we talked about different careers. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I asked. The children and I explored careers of all kinds, from a Firefighter to a Doctor to an Artist. My uncle Mark came to share […]
Over the last few weeks, God has been laying on my heart the importance of discipleship with the youth that live here at Hope of Life. As I began to pray about this and talk with my family, the Lord showed us the mission field right outside our door at the Village of Transformation […]
God isn’t looking for people of great faith, but for individuals ready to follow Him” – Hudson Taylor
So many times I have been asked the question, “Is a short term trip worth the expense?” or “Will I really be making an impact on others?”
I had asked myself those very same questions many times before […]
I still cannot believe that it has been more than 2 years since I moved to Guatemala. It is strange to feel more at home here than back in Virginia. My heart will forever be in two places at once. The children and families here at the Village of Transformation have become my […]
Chloe O’Connor is 14 years old and in 10th grade. She moved with her family to Guatemala to serve with Hope of Life in the beginning of July. She loves visiting the hospital and helping with children anytime she can. She has enjoyed being a part of the dance team along with the girls from […]
How often have we all heard that we should have faith as children do? The Bible itself shares a story in Luke 18 where the disciples try to pull the children away from Jesus for the adults to have time with him. However, Jesus tells the disciples to bring the children to him. It’s no […]
Independence Day in Guatemala is September 15th. We had the opportunity to celebrate this occasion with the students from Liberty College at the school in the village. Angela Vargas, the tutor for the middle school and high school students, planned this event. It included a Mr. and Miss […]
2 Timothy 2:15
Study to show yourself approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Over the past few years, I have found myself in a constant state of learning and growth. I felt that God had called me to be willing to go back to school to […]
John 6:5-8
When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.
Philip answered, “It would take more than half a year’s […]
Hello! My name is Lauren Caudill. I am SO blessed to be a full-time volunteer here at Hope of Life in Guatemala. I cannot believe it has been over two years since I decided to move to this beautiful place. But, let’s back up a little…
I first came to Hope of Life with my youth […]
