by Kayla Stikeleather | Sep 1, 2014 | Becoming a Missionary Mom, Beliefs, Community, Heather Webb, Mission, Spiritual Development, Theology, Uncategorized, Values, Village Life
The day finally arrived. Prisca was scheduled for a c-section to deliver the baby, but also so the doctor could explore the mass on her uterus and try to remove it. We waited for news and then rushed to the hospital to be ready when the visiting hours opened up....
by Kayla Stikeleather | Jul 13, 2014 | Becoming a Missionary Mom, Beliefs, Community, Culture, Heather Webb, Mission, Spiritual Development, Theology, Uncategorized, Values, Village Life, Worldview
We begged for another miracle.
by Kayla Stikeleather | Jun 23, 2014 | Academics, Alumni, Community, Gardening, Heather Webb, Mission, Spiritual Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Uncategorized, Values, Village Life, Worldview
What do h.e.a.r.t. students do when they leave the village? Today, I share this personal letter with Rachel’s permission. Catch a glimpse into her cross-cultural transition and her experience putting into practice the things she’s learned at Covenant...
by Kayla Stikeleather | May 25, 2014 | Alumni, Community, Generation Y, Mission, Student, Village Life
“H.e.a.r.t. kids are weird.” “They don’t talk to anyone but each other for a whole month.” “All they do is work in gardens, make their own food, and sing Kumbaya around the campfire.” “I don’t think any of them even shower.” These are all the things I heard about...
by Kayla Stikeleather | Mar 3, 2014 | Becoming a Missionary Mom, Beliefs, Community, Heather Webb, Mission, Uncategorized, Values, Village Life, Worldview
You know how when someone you love is hurting and you go into super-hyper-overdrive and have to DO something to try to help? My phone call with Prisca catapulted me into that mode and I couldn’t sit still. The following day, I boarded a bus with my 9 month old...
by Kayla Stikeleather | Feb 8, 2014 | Becoming a Missionary Mom, Community, Heather Webb, Mission, Spiritual Development, Uncategorized, Values, Worldview
When a woman in the US finds out she’s pregnant, she has about a million decisions to make. Where will she go for prenatal care? Will she find out the gender of the baby? What color will she paint the nursery? Where will she register for the baby shower? Does she need...
