Beyond Belief: The Power of Radical Faith

From Our Mission Field to Our Home:  Our Unexpected Welcome The boxes were still unpacked, and the to-do list felt a mile long. But as we settled into our new home in Puerto Rico, our minds weren't on finding the perfect spatula or figuring out where to purchase appliances. No, our immediate concern was the quickly approaching Christmas holiday. How could we possibly make it feel even remotely normal for our three kids in this brand-new, unknown land? My wife and I embarked on a mission. Armed with very little money and absolutely no idea where to find anything, we set out to buy Christmas presents and a few festive decorations. Our first stop? A place called "Fallas." For those unfamiliar, Fallas is essentially the Puerto Rican equivalent of a Dollar Tree. Let me tell you, the line was an experience in itself – unequivocally exceptional! But amidst the throng, we managed to snag some basic ornaments, a few sparkly earrings for our daughter, and braced ourselves for what ...