Aisha's Journey

I’ve really enjoyed this practice of looking back at the previous month in perspective. Especially in times of quarantine with the days and weeks all losing their distinction, it reminds me of God’s faithfulness even in my confusion. June was a hectic month full of videocalls and virtual trips to Chile and back. Florida Was excited to co-teach the final section of the Nicene Creed for our summer cohort of Ancient Voices. We had tons of fun putting together the material for eschatology, the study of last things. I truly enjoy making the connection of faith and work, knowing that our work here on earth has eternal weight. Together we read Revelation 21 and analyzed this “New Jerusalem”, a city in which God will dwell with his people. How interesting it was to see human inventions and structures, such as streets and gates, in this city. However, many creation elements like the sun and moon won’t be found there. It certainly challenges our concepts of “heavenly” and “earthly” things as...

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.   14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility   15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace… Ephesians 2:13-15 How beautiful and grand the body of Christ is! With the gift of technology, I’ve been able to reflect on this “family” and “body” seen in the book of Ephesians. What a joy to see the body of Christ all over the world, working together, meeting online, and innovating for the sake of the gospel. The month of April marked a transition in ministry for me with the opportunity of connecting with students from GBU in Chile and beginning my work as staff even though I am still here in Miami. I love the illustration given in verse 13, “you who once we...

Last Sunday I was unable to post because so much was going on. To share a little bit, yesterday I was able to finish a group project for my accounting course. This was a project that took many hours of compiling information and communication with the members of the group. Now, all that's left is the final! WORK   This week has been full of new projects back at HOPE. I have been given assignments that will be longer term and require research. It's been interesting to see how the numbers correlate and tell the story of HOPE. I am currently working on an international Microfinance Institution (MFI) of HOPE and have been tasked to research and understand the local laws in concerns with banking ratios. Some new terms and vocabulary I have been looking into have been: Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR): This is a ratio requirement of the amount of capital a bank must have reserved for "rainy days". Each nation may have different % requirements, however, the average ...