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What's in a Name?
Her face blended into the setting: a dingy storefront dirtied by ash fallen day after day in the volcano-laden San Jose, Costa Rica....
Angelynn Ballew
Feb 247 min read
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Mad Missionary
I thought I was moving up in the level of "Missionary." You know, after seven years, you have experienced the heartache of rejection.
Angelynn Ballew
Jul 15, 20245 min read
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The Treasure of Waiting
Shortly after arriving in Barranquilla, the girls were still in that golden age of making bird feeders, birdhouses, and fairy gardens.
Angelynn Ballew
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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What is Business as Missions (BAM)? Explained
Business as Missions (BAM) is a relatively new concept that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a movement that seeks to...
Joel Ballew
Sep 28, 20239 min read
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little kingdom
When we became missionaries five years ago, Joel and I were in our late 30s. Joel is an entrepreneur and I have had quite a few different...
Angelynn Ballew
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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Overflowing
I have a serious problem, I thought to myself as the cat food slid from my arms down past the ketchup, rice, stalks of celery, and cherry...
Angelynn Ballew
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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Business As Missions Podcast: Co.Labor
This month I wanted to spotlight an innovative podcast that I had the opportunity to take part in as part of the BAM (Business As...
Angelynn Ballew
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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5 lessons I learned in my first year in Colombia
As May comes to a close we wanted to highlight one of our team members Kat Guild. She's on the website but this was a unique...
Kat Guild
May 24, 20227 min read
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The Heartbeat of Hospitality
I had really good pregnancies. No complications. However, I remember being able to feel weakness so keenly. I could feel my body not only...
Angelynn Ballew
May 5, 20224 min read
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An Orquestra in our Home
Countless books have been written about living, surrendering, and faith. Personal faith. Each person has their own personal faith...
Angelynn Ballew
Nov 29, 20214 min read
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Logos
The uninhibited phrase I had uttered was "The Lord said to me..." I noticed the person I was talking to shift uncomfortably. Up until...
Angelynn Ballew
Sep 6, 20215 min read
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Being A Missionary Post Covid-19
As I sat down at my computer to write this blog I hesitated. Not that I don't have anything to write or am suffering writer's block. But...
Joel Ballew
Jul 14, 20216 min read
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Eyes to See - Part 1
The sun was peaking through the palms and shining on the bunch of bananas like a spotlight. I had separated myself from the group of...
Angelynn Ballew
Jun 24, 20214 min read
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Kneel. Stand. Walk.
I should have seen this coming. These types of scenarios lend themselves to deep conversations. Mostly empty and picked-over plates and...
Angelynn Ballew
May 27, 20214 min read
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In Tune
My chest tense like the viola strings; I wince with each minute turn. I'll never forget the feeling...
Angelynn Ballew
Mar 29, 20215 min read
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Wild & Free by Taylor Ballew
Our oldest daughter; Taylor, created a cool video for one of her school projects using all of her new found talents in video work. It is...
Angelynn Ballew
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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Festivity & Wonder
As Christmas and New Year come and go, most of the world plunges into their work. Barranquilla, however, takes a short breath and...
Angelynn Ballew
Feb 17, 20214 min read
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40 and Falling in Love, Again
Anticipation mounted in my spirit as I boarded a plane in 2019 to go to an international women's retreat in Ecuador. I was ready for a...
Angelynn Ballew
Jan 21, 20215 min read
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Unraveling
In an attempt to find a rhythm, I have made repetition my master and driver. Instead of moving throughout my day with love, I have found...
Angelynn Ballew
Dec 14, 20205 min read
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Stepping Into the Rhythm
Being newer missionaries, we are constantly learning the dance, the rhythm. Arriving in Colombia we didn’t exactly see there was a jump...
Angelynn Ballew
Dec 1, 20209 min read
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