Shining Light Abroad Ministries

06/01/2026

The Results!

“You need to hit it out of the park with the first graduating class.” Those were the words spoken to me years ago. They have replayed in my mind ever since. No pressure at all. A few years later, I sat down with the director of an elite school in Guatemala and asked a simple question: “Do you think it’s important for our students to be bilingual?”...

“You need to hit it out of the park with the first graduating class.” Those were the words spoken to me years ago. They have replayed in my mind ever since. No pressure at all. A few years later, I…

05/27/2026

Attitude Adjustment

“I am about to give you an attitude adjustment!”“You are getting too big for your britches!”“I am going to bring you down a few notches!” Oh those words… you either heard them from your parents or you have said them as a parent. I needed these words as a child and I need these words as an adult. …...

“I am about to give you an attitude adjustment!”“You are getting too big for your britches!”“I am going to bring you down a few notches!” Oh those words… you either heard them from your parents or …

05/18/2026

Intentional Prayer

I entered the church gym expecting a simple time of fellowship. People were scattered around the room talking and laughing, and enjoying the company of others. But as I looked around, a wall covered in pictures caught my attention. At first glance, I recognized a few of the faces, so I walked closer to take a better look. Every single picture was of E....

05/08/2026

How is the Church?

If you have come to Grace Mountain this year, then you have probably seen the construction of the church! My dad tells me that people frequently ask him about the progress, and honestly, I am not always great at giving updates. But yes — we are seeing progress! There are lots of blocks, rebar, and concrete going into the foundation and walls of the church building....

If you have come to Grace Mountain this year, then you have probably seen the construction of the church! My dad tells me that people frequently ask him about the progress, and honestly, I am not a…

04/22/2026

Thank You Mike & Dottie Clark!

We are so grateful for the many relationships built over the past 25 years through Grace Ministries. Dr. Mike and Dottie Clark, founders of Casa Aleluya, have been dear friends to our family and ministry for more than 20 years. In the early days, we spent countless days serving at Casa Aleluya whether helping with construction or rocking babies. About 12 years ago, Soy and I made the decision to move our family to Guatemala full-time....

We are so grateful for the many relationships built over the past 25 years through Grace Ministries. Dr. Mike and Dottie Clark, founders of Casa Aleluya, have been dear friends to our family and mi…

04/01/2026

Easter Week!

This week is always a busy and meaningful time as we focus on the true message of Easter with both our church community and the students at the school. Last Friday, the youth group traveled into the city to watch an Easter drama. Of course, we made a stop at Pizza Hut on the way! The church there always does an incredible job presenting the drama, leading in worship, and sharing the Gospel....

This week is always a busy and meaningful time as we focus on the true message of Easter with both our church community and the students at the school. Last Friday, the youth group traveled into th…

03/24/2026

Obedience–Not Perfection!

Written by Amy, Grace Ministries Intern Throughout Scripture, we see people like Moses, David, and Jeremiah all feeling unqualified, yet still being called by God. I have struggled for most of my life with the fear of not being good enough, especially when it comes to serving. Even writing this, I overthink the words I use because I want it to be just right....

Written by Amy, Grace Ministries Intern Throughout Scripture, we see people like Moses, David, and Jeremiah all feeling unqualified, yet still being called by God. I have struggled for most of my l…

03/09/2026

Empty Eyes!

It was another typical medical clinic in a community about an hour from Grace Mountain. The Nurse Practitioners from University of South Alabama were excited to see each patient as the line continued to grow. Usually the patients could be treated with over-the-counter medicines or basic prescriptions. But this patient was a different case. One of the nurses approached me and said, “There is a young lady in the room downstairs and her pregnancy test was positive....

It was another typical medical clinic in a community about an hour from Grace Mountain. The Nurse Practitioners from University of South Alabama were excited to see each patient as the line continu…

03/02/2026

Read Across Colegio JET!

Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. We don't want to miss out on the fun so we celebrate Read Across Colegio JET! This is a day when the students can have crazy hair, play games, create art, read lots of books, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. I am always amazed at the creativity of the children's hair....

Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. We don’t want to miss out on the fun so we celebrate Read Across Colegio JET! This is a day …

02/17/2026

More Than Service!

In the States, it is easy to feel entitled in your work. It is easy to say, I deserve more time off or more money. It is easy to pick up and leave when you don’t feel you get the recognition for all that you are doing. Sometimes, we try to treat ministry the same way—coming in and seeing what all we can get from it....

In the States, it is easy to feel entitled in your work. It is easy to say, I deserve more time off or more money. It is easy to pick up and leave when you don’t feel you get the recognition for al…