I have to say that up to this point on our trip, we had not eaten anything we did not enjoy, and we have not met anyone we didn’t love instantly.
Wearing Hanbok And Feeling Like Royalty
When I looked at myself in the mirror, I felt like I had stepped into the pages of history. Somehow, I felt like I had survived centuries just like Hanbok has. I know it sounds silly, but in a way it gave me hope…
Exploring Pohang: Homigott & The Japanese Fishermen Village
Someone once said, “no one wins in a war.” Who wins in the end? The party with the biggest army? The one with the better strategy? Not really. I’m afraid in the end, everyone loses…
Exploring Pohang: Handong University and The Joyful Church
For some reason I kept asking myself, why are we at Handong University? Is there a purpose to our visit here? I guess I was looking for more than simply networking as a reason for our visit. That purpose became clear later in the day…
South Korea: Annyeonghaseyo Chingudeul! (Hello Friends!)
I looked out the window to get a sense of the surroundings and was met with city lights and a calm sea in the distance. I stood there for a while quietly thanking God for such a gift. “I can’t believe I am here.” I whispered.
3 Days in Ireland!
I buckled my seat belt, and waited patiently for take off, while my mind pondered on the events of the past three days. I left Hamburg, Germany with my husband and my team of colleagues, heading to Ireland for two weeks of ministry, service, and cross-cultural enrichment. Little did I know, my week would be cut short because of my …
Finding Good Rest in Kiel, Germany
Following an amazing brief stop in Belgium, to serve with Highlands Belgium at the Castle in Thieusies, my 2017 team of colleagues with Abante International headed to the Czech Republic, while I took a flight to Hamburg, Germany. It was hard to make the decision of separating from the team (and Brian, my husband) because I love working with my team, …
Healing Vacation
Over the years, my husband Brian Schlottmann and I, have been able to travel extensively, but it has always been in the context of missions, and/or Abante International. However, given recent events in my life, we decided to dedicate some time to ourselves away from work, the Abante team, and even family–to travel to a place where just the two of …
What Does Preserving Frogs Got to Do With Love?
Serving others is biblical; it is humane, and make no mistake, it is sacred!
A Traveler’s Perspective
When I was a child, I used to look up at the sky on a beautiful sunny day, staring at the clouds with all their different shapes and sizes. While my friends saw dinosaurs and butterflies, I was convinced the clouds were countries, islands, and continents. Of course, I was too young to know better. I would often wonder what …