Liz Ortiz

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...

My family’s favorite Christmas treat is my mom’s Special K bars. They are made with sweet peanut butter coating on Special K cereal, and...

I didn’t know I could miss a place so much! Before I went to Togo, I knew God was calling me to serve, but I never felt a strong calling...

“I tested positive for COVID.” My heart sank as I read the message from someone I had been in close contact with. School had only been in...

Ten years ago I nearly lost my dad. He had come home (after what would turn out to be his final day of work) and collapsed on the floor,...