Culture
We Have Everything But God: Why Africa Broke My Heart
When I traveled to Africa, I expected to become totally immersed in the beauty of the culture. I knew I’d fall in love with the people, the spirit, the music, the dancing… and I did. But if I’m being honest, it was hard to stay fully present, because being there made my heart ache for the state of my own home.
By Paige Oxley4 min read
They say sometimes you don’t realize how dark the room is until someone opens a window. Well, being in Africa felt like being dropped outside a dark room, standing in the sun for the first time, and suddenly wondering how I’d lived so long in the dimness. And even more urgently: how do I help others find the way out too?