This month, I’ve been thinking about the difference between living as a child of God and living with more of what I think of as an “orphan spirit.” I know I’m a child of God. I know what John 1 talks about – I understand that means I’ve been forgiven, redeemed, reconciled, called, and loved. But my… Read more
Sabemos que tu bandeja de entrada está llena de este tipo de mensajes, garantizandote lo que se está haciendo “con mucha precaución” con respecto al COVID-19. Queríamos compartir algunos principios que puedes tener a mano cuando platiques o estés orando sobre esta situación actual. Por favor, sepan que todavía estamos en la misión de atender… Read more
Dear Back2Back Family, We know your inbox is full of these kinds of letters, reassuring you of what is being done “in an abundance of caution” regarding the COVID-19. We wanted to share some principles you can have handy when in conversations and in prayer about this current situation. Please know, we are still on… Read more
My name is Steve Ross. I moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Monterrey, Mexico, and now I’m back in Cincinnati, Ohio! My role is US Director of Mexico Sites. I have been on staff with Back2Back for 13 years. 1. Why did you join Back2Back? I really thought I had things figured out there for a… Read more
“If These Walls Could Talk” is a blog series we’re excited to share with you. Across the Back2Back sites, there are structures – palapas, front porches, swing sets, tap-taps, surf boards – where you may have gathered on a trip with us. We gather to connect with each other, with vulnerable children, with hard working parents… Read more
In this month of love, Beth shares about the Hebrew word “ahavah” and how it can shape our ideas about love. Listen in as she reveals the practice she and Todd developed 15 years ago to fight busyness and fatigue in their marriage. Never miss an episode of Around the Kitchen Table: Subscribe on YouTube… Read more
Last year I wrote a blog about what I wanted my four sons, age 16-21, to understand about real love. Since then, I’ve been thinking about creating something similar for our daughters. With the world sending so many wrong messages on what love is, my hope is they read these words and hear my voice encouraging… Read more
My name is Jenna. I moved from Cincinnati to Monterrey for one year and then moved back to Cincy! I am Beth Guckenberger’s assistant and a part of the Staff Care Team. I’ve been on staff with Back2Back for 7 years. 1. Why did you join Back2Back? In the 7th grade, I went on a mission trip… Read more
This past year I changed my email signature to say, “Easier said than done, but I’m in if you’re in.” Those two thoughts had been circling around my head for a while. Solutions sound simple until you experience your first challenge, but sticking with it produces results. I wanted to say to the staff and… Read more
Happy New Year! January is a great time to ask ourselves what we want God to do in and through us in the coming year. It’s also a time to remind ourselves that He wastes nothing. Join Beth today as she shares about an intense surgery she went through in 2016, and the many lessons… Read more