It has been an incredibly exciting season for our ministry as we move toward new horizons. Lately, we’ve been planning to teach in new communities, driven by a mission to reach more people in need. Our goal is twofold: help them learn to live a healthy life physically, and guide them to know Jesus better or, in many cases, to know Him for the very first time. Just the other day, I experienced a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. I was at a school teaching a health les

This month we worked with the students in both communities of El Zapote and El Tizate, continuing our theme of agriculture with them. I always enjoy working with the kids (more than with the adults ... ...they're my favorite. They bring so much energy, excitement, and joy, and it's contagious. You get many smiles and laughter in, even as you talk about gross things like fungus and pesticides. Speaking of pesticides, I enjoyed the metaphor Lisa made between pests that kill pla

Across cultures and generations, women have always held a unique and powerful role - they are the educators of the home, the nurturers of families, and the steady voices that shape what is passed down. Knowledge doesn’t just stay with them; it multiplies through them. When a woman learns how to care for her body, nourish her family, respond in an emergency, or grow in her faith, that knowledge doesn’t end with her. It becomes a legacy. It’s shared with her children, her neigh

This year is very different for many of us - it has been so cold that it snowed in regions where you normally would think of desert-like heat and beaches. Also in Guatemala, it has been unusually cold, it still is, and snow fell in some areas in the north of the country, like Quetzaltenango and Huehuetenango. But unfortunately, no snow fell in Lisatenango :( Some people might know that I grew up in Tirol, which is situated in the beautiful Austrian Alps. A country full of mou

As we enter 2026, many of us find ourselves standing at the edge of a new chapter. We carry fresh dreams and plans for what this year might bring. Yet, amid the excitement and uncertainty, one truth remains steady: the same God who has been faithful through every season is still the same today. He is who He says He is, and He never changes. This assurance offers a foundation for embracing the year ahead with confidence, peace, and HOPE . The new year allows us to reflect on t

The end of the year has always been a natural time of reflection for me. It’s a season to look back and ask honest questions: What went well? What was difficult? Where did we grow, and where do we hope to change as we move forward? These moments of pause help create space for gratitude and renewed vision. More than anything, this time of year reminds me to look for all the ways GOD has shown up - sometimes in obvious provision, sometimes in quiet strength, and sometimes simpl

Life and work in Guatemala can be hard. From practical things like transportation and safety, to personal things like trying to fit in and make friends, living long-term in Guatemala has its challenges. But the truth is, life and work anywhere can be hard. It doesn’t matter where you’re at or what you’re doing. We all go through trials, sometimes all at once. Health scares. Financial stress. Family problems. The list is long. So what is our hope as Christians in this life t

I love plants, and it's incredible how God speaks to us through His creation. A seed grows secretly underground; we don't know it's germinating until suddenly we see small green shoots emerge from the soil. A sower does nothing more than place it in the ground and water it, but it is God who makes it grow . God has shown us that He does the same thing in people's hearts. A couple of weeks ago, when we asked the children who had already received Jesus into their hearts, one of

Usually, dreams are a little confusing when you think deeper about them. They are a beautiful vision of wishes coming true, and you...

There's a magical connection between relationships and food. Some of the best conversations happen in the kitchen while preparing a meal...

As a mother, one of the deepest desires of my heart is to pass on a legacy - not just of faith, but of action. Living in Guatemala, my...

I've spent a lot of time reflecting recently as I've had the opportunity to share what has been growing over the last year and a half. As...

I've read that verse so many times, and it's never been more true than it was today. We had our monthly meeting this Wednesday at Iglesia...

“Honestly, your ministry challenges me a lot.” This is what I recently told Angela as I reflected on my time with Holistic Hope. In the...

A part of the Holistic Hope ministry is based on improving physical health through medicinal herbs. It is key to gaining knowledge about...

Welcome to our blog! Each month a team member will share about our programs from their different perspectives and experiences... Allow me...