Liz Ortiz

I stood on top of the hill of ABWE and looked across the land. I had just finished my final on-site training at ABWE. It felt surreal...

It was the first of October, a beautiful and sunny day. My mom had the day off and suggested that we go to the beach. When you live in...

While I was growing up, my family would often host missionaries in our home. I would love hearing their stories from the field and...

The morning was filled with much anticipation. I was getting on a plane in Pennsylvania and going to Minnesota. I had been wanting to...

As a teen, I loved helping my family out with children’s church. On Saturday nights, my dad and I would sometimes stay up late writing...

“DJ, you are going to get your wish. Afi is going to come over for a visit!” My nephew’s eyes grew big as he listened on the video call....

One day while homeschooling, I was quizzing my nephew on the different programs the government has. I looked down at the paper and saw...

It had been almost 3 years since my brothers and I were together. Matt flew out for a week to Pennsylvania. While he was here, he helped...

I look at Jonas’ photo every day to remind me to pray for him. But today when I looked at his picture, I burst into tears. I miss him. I...

I woke up one morning to my mom yelling down the stairs that my dad had collapsed and she couldn't move him. My brother Philip and I ran...