Wow, my blog is so awesome, other blogs are blogging about me!
(It couldn't possibly be because I'm a missionary kid!)
Check it out!
http://missionscentral.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/an-mks-story/
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Why Every Person on Earth Should Do Missions
Why should you go on a missions trip? This is a very simple answer.
Why not?
I've learned in the past month that missions brings the greatest joy one could ever have: the joy of Christ. Bringing the hope, and light of God to another country is the most rewarding feeling that is possible on this Earth.
Would you like to know the second most rewarding feeling?
Letting people teach you their culture. I've done some pretty crazy things this past month. Rode in the trunk of a car, gotten shaved by a man in a tuxedo, eaten some street sausage (not the best idea). Honduras is the most amazing place I've ever been. Many Western nations in the past, as well as now, have thought of other countries as "backward" and "different". But they couldn't be more wrong. If anything, I believe these countries have found better ways to do things. Church is amazing here. You spend two hours in the service, and then hours after just talking with people, sharing stories, and supporting each other in Christ. Also, I'm amazed by the fact auto shops here can fix just about anything with a Pringles can. They don't do that in the US!
I'm so excited for what God has in store for us in the next 17 months. I encourage you to see what God has in store for you!
WGM Short Term Mission Trips
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Why not?
I've learned in the past month that missions brings the greatest joy one could ever have: the joy of Christ. Bringing the hope, and light of God to another country is the most rewarding feeling that is possible on this Earth.
Would you like to know the second most rewarding feeling?
Letting people teach you their culture. I've done some pretty crazy things this past month. Rode in the trunk of a car, gotten shaved by a man in a tuxedo, eaten some street sausage (not the best idea). Honduras is the most amazing place I've ever been. Many Western nations in the past, as well as now, have thought of other countries as "backward" and "different". But they couldn't be more wrong. If anything, I believe these countries have found better ways to do things. Church is amazing here. You spend two hours in the service, and then hours after just talking with people, sharing stories, and supporting each other in Christ. Also, I'm amazed by the fact auto shops here can fix just about anything with a Pringles can. They don't do that in the US!
I'm so excited for what God has in store for us in the next 17 months. I encourage you to see what God has in store for you!
WGM Short Term Mission Trips
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Friday, February 21, 2014
You're Gonna Miss Me By My Hair
My awesome new MK (missionary kid) friend found this song that applies perfectly to my departure:
"You're gonna miss my by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone"
This is it! This time tomorrow I will be in Honduras! So, to all of you that are going to miss my hair, here's a video of my glorious hair (and body) getting egged and floured on my birthday. You're welcome.
"You're gonna miss my by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone"
This is it! This time tomorrow I will be in Honduras! So, to all of you that are going to miss my hair, here's a video of my glorious hair (and body) getting egged and floured on my birthday. You're welcome.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
5 Frequently Asked Questions
As a missionary kid, I get asked many questions about how life in Honduras is like for me. So here is a list of the top 5 questions I get asked and my answers to them, just to make things a little easier for all of us!
1. Are you excited to go back?
Yes, I am. Even though there are many things that I will be missing here, (See "Frozen Pizza, Adieu!" and "Baby Bertha the Baritone") I am excited for many new things and adventures to come!
2. What do you eat?
Usually rice, beans, and tortillas. Although my favorite food I had in Honduras was the whoopie pie.
3. What are you doing for school?
My first sixth months I will be going to an international private school in Tegucigalpa called Academia Los Pinares. The lessons are taught in English, so the transition between school here and there shouldn't be too difficult! After that I plan on being home schooled through the summer, and then doing early college online through University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN.
4. Are you going to be in the same area as last time?
Well, eventually. At first, we will be in the capital of Tegucigalpa so my parents can go to language school. Then, after about six months we will be out at El Sembrador, which was where we were last time. We plan to spend about a year there.
5. Do you have internet?
Yes, which means you will get to keep up with my totally rad blog!
Any other important questions? Leave them in the comments!
1. Are you excited to go back?
Yes, I am. Even though there are many things that I will be missing here, (See "Frozen Pizza, Adieu!" and "Baby Bertha the Baritone") I am excited for many new things and adventures to come!
2. What do you eat?
Usually rice, beans, and tortillas. Although my favorite food I had in Honduras was the whoopie pie.
3. What are you doing for school?
My first sixth months I will be going to an international private school in Tegucigalpa called Academia Los Pinares. The lessons are taught in English, so the transition between school here and there shouldn't be too difficult! After that I plan on being home schooled through the summer, and then doing early college online through University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN.
4. Are you going to be in the same area as last time?
Well, eventually. At first, we will be in the capital of Tegucigalpa so my parents can go to language school. Then, after about six months we will be out at El Sembrador, which was where we were last time. We plan to spend about a year there.
5. Do you have internet?
Yes, which means you will get to keep up with my totally rad blog!
Any other important questions? Leave them in the comments!
Saturday, January 18, 2014
My Finals Week
In light of the...odd week I've had, I thought I would give a list of all the strange occurrences I've had this week. Enjoy!
1. Talked about knitting a cat.
2. Talked about knitting people.
3. Got tickled by a 7 foot tall classmate while trying to eat a taco.
4. Got into a staring contest with a teacher while taking a final.
5. Got licked by another male.
6. Almost choked to death on a Dorito.
7. Watched a redneck contest. (Who's truck can do the most donuts?!)
8. Stole a chair from my Chemistry teacher.
9. Found out my Chemistry teacher is an etch-a-sketch wizard.
10. Ate a Cheeto off the floor. (I was hungry)
11. Watched a classmate break dance in an Obama mask. (He was pretty good)
12. Laughed about large mouth bass being patriotic for 10 minutes.
Finals week is always interesting, that's for sure. But who knew my week could be so weird?! Then again, I am Nick Solheim, and crazy things are attracted to me! (Including people, meaning you.)
1. Talked about knitting a cat.
2. Talked about knitting people.
3. Got tickled by a 7 foot tall classmate while trying to eat a taco.
4. Got into a staring contest with a teacher while taking a final.
5. Got licked by another male.
6. Almost choked to death on a Dorito.
7. Watched a redneck contest. (Who's truck can do the most donuts?!)
8. Stole a chair from my Chemistry teacher.
9. Found out my Chemistry teacher is an etch-a-sketch wizard.
10. Ate a Cheeto off the floor. (I was hungry)
11. Watched a classmate break dance in an Obama mask. (He was pretty good)
12. Laughed about large mouth bass being patriotic for 10 minutes.
Finals week is always interesting, that's for sure. But who knew my week could be so weird?! Then again, I am Nick Solheim, and crazy things are attracted to me! (Including people, meaning you.)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Honduras Isn't in Africa
This post comes from a very common request. Where is Honduras, you may ask? It is a question many, many have asked me before. Just so you may know, it is here:
It is in Central America, south of Mexico and north of Panama, as I always say.
The most frequent answer I get when I ask people where they think Honduras is is Africa. Let's clarify this now: Honduras was never in Africa, Honduras isn't in Africa, and unless there's a really strange earthquake, will never be in Africa! There's your geography lesson for the day, now you're a little bit smarter!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Baby Bertha the Baritone
When I first moved to Burnsville, I was ecstatic to be playing my trumpet in band again. There's just something about the trumpet always being the main focus in music that just draws my attention. (Though I have no clue why!) But things changed a lot when I started marching band for my third season. My eccentric and flannel-loving band teacher Mr. French (No, he doesn't teach French) asked me to play the baritone. Yes, I said "the what?" like you just did. Just so I can continue, I will tell you that a baritone is like a baby tuba. In fact, my baritone earned the nickname of Baby Bertha. But again, I must stay on topic! When marching band was over, I continued to play it in symphonic band. I soon learned that the baritone is not always the center of attention, so it's not going to work out. Yes, I must sadly say goodbye to Baby Bertha, as only my trumpet will be making the journey to Honduras. Even though this severly limits my polka playing oppurtunities, I am excited to be the center of attention again! Now I just need a witty name for my trumpet...
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