by Kristyn Perez
We were at the top of the mountain, literally. Though a pristine 70°F, everyone wore coats and jackets and shivered in the breeze. Small stores called warungs lined the street, selling hot coffee, snacks, and trinkets. People of all backgrounds paused on the side of the road to snap selfie’s and take pictures of the volcano. …
by Kristyn Perez
When I was in college, I lived with an 89-year-old Swiss woman named Isabel. Sweet Isabel slouched over as she walked and boasted thousands of wrinkles that softened her resilient smile. Over wine and cheese, she welcomed me into her home for my semester studying abroad, teaching me French and bonding with me over her limited English. …
by Kristyn Perez
Have you heard about people who memorize entire books of the Bible? It’s incredible. I’ve even heard about Bible memory competitions where 8-year-olds spout off entire chapters of the Bible at a time. Wow. Yet while I’m amazed at such awesome feats, hearing about them sometimes leaves me feeling inadequate.…
