This summer I had the riveting honor to journey to Costa Rica on an independent education project/retreat. The series of events happened so suddenly. I had just released out into the universe that I wanted to return to Central America and beyond. I hadn't always been like this. It has just beguiled me as of recent, …
Education As Weaponry
An excerpt from my manuscript Are you Aware:The Voice of Justice. Where can I begin to unpack the importance of education and literacy? This is my sweet spot right here, as I’m fully persuaded that this is the social issue that has called me to partner alongside with advocacy, fervor, and tenacious invasion. What can …
Beyond the Dirt Path
It's hard to explain. The only way in which I can articulate this sensation is like a grip, a hold, or a harness. Perhaps crazy glue, a leash, or a handcuff would further suffice. It's rumbling within me. It's calling me by my first, middle, and last name. The dirt roads of Central America and …
My Faith-Crisis
I have a confession. I don’t go to church every Sunday morning anymore. There, I said it. What a startling omission to say the least. For over 2 decades, not only was I going to church every Sunday morning, but I almost always was part of the service, while most of my week was spent …
Movements: My published work
Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Movements by Sofia Gonzalez 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 · rating details · 1 rating · 0 reviews Movements" is a collection of poems for the spiritual and the romantic, for within us is both spirit and soul. The essence of our …
My Call to Urban Education
Nearly 40 percent of Chicago Public School students drop out according to recent studies. That's one teen every 26 seconds. The ramifications of this ain’t no joke! So where do I reside in this equation? Right in the middle of it. It is without question that I am officially called to Urban Education. I spent …
Silas Joel
I took this picture before he left, on the morning of his 6th birthday. Silas Joel Gonzalez turns 6 this beautiful spring morn with sharp sun rays and brisk winds. I'll never forget the day before. It was April 3rd, 2006. Joe and I were at Target, getting the car seat. Somehow I knew my …
Are You Aware? Publication & Journey
It's hard to articulate into words the profundities of this little girl and who she represents to me. First off, this image was taken from behind the lens of one of my closest friends on earth: my fellow Elder's wife, fellow missionary, fellow creative force in the trenches of ministry, Mrs. Jasmine Lopez. Be amazed …
A Suitable Helper
As of late, Joe and I have been doing devotions at night. Tucked away together and dusk, him and I discuss Scripture, and discuss what are called, "Marriage Builders" in our couple's devotion Bible. Last nite's verse: Genesis 2:18 which says, "I will make him a helper." This was deemed from the mouth of our …
On the Go in 2012
Her we are, it has arrived! 2012...it's day one. We should already be ignited, overwhelmed with emotions at the thought of new escapades, episodes, and possibilities. As for me and my Pastor Joe...we are on the go! We are already on the move in 2012. I spent this morning in deep reflection, contemplating our footprints …
Sofia Speaks 