They Needed Love

The people we were serving had lived the most miserable lives you could imagine, throughout which they had been abandoned, ...

Not According to the Plan

Your life might not be going according to plan, but that might be a good thing!I have always had a ...

Vulnerability in a Smile

One afternoon of service, after finishing our typical responsibilities, I encountered one woman sitting on her bed looking out at ...

God’s Personal Love

Serving the poorest of the poor in Calcutta allowed me to experience God’s personal love for me in a profound ...

I was Nervous

I was nervous to go to Calcutta. I didn’t know what to expect of the city, of the country or ...

I Expected Poverty

I expected poverty. In fact, I had heard all about it. What I did not expect was the rich and ...

Find Your Own Calcutta

This summer I had the intense desire to serve and felt the urgency for people to be loved. I traveled ...

Tragedy to Hope

The one "priceless" possession that anyone has (whether knowing or unknowing) is their time, and with that said, I want ...

One-Minute Pause

Grace pulled me aside. “Are you okay?” The question frustrated me since we were already on the streets of downtown ...

Smile Through Tears

During my time in Calcutta, I witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of love, compassion, and faith in action. Whether it ...

Present in the Moment

Happiness seems like a hard thing to find sometimes in our everyday life. We are constantly busy with something, and ...