Happy Tuesday!! I am writing this blog having completed a full week of ministry – blog to come on that. The Lord has been continuing to grow me in ways that I didn’t expect, especially through gratitude. I’ve also been working on my Key for the Journey (again, blog to come), my goals for the Race, and learning what it means to choose in to community, ministry, and life with Jesus everyday.

 

It’s not easy, but even though my days and attitude aren’t always perfect, they’re always good. As a result, I have this blog. 🙂

 

This week, I am grateful for…

the way Papa speaks to me

 

trying new methods of evangelism (Bible distribution)

 

the peace that the Word will never return void

 

Pink Pillared Porches

 

grace from squadmates

 

a bold spirit

 

the opportunity to bring joy to orphans

 

O Lei Lei

 

learning a new way to pray

 

the ability to run

 

growing people and how they change (myself included)

 

my first ever good nursing home experience

 

my Spanish, as broken as it is

 

worshipping through music AND silliness

 

creativity in teaching class piano

 

PLANTAINS

 

so much sacred and set apart time for the Lord and fellowship

 

forced reflection

 

manual labor

 

Mary

 

The Cure

 

my hammock and guitar

 

yoga and psalm-based mantras

 

conversations about God over cleaned plates and coffee

 

those corn sausage things

 

a good nap

 

lemongrass tea fresh from the garden

 

leading Bible study in Spanish with Lakota

 

the miraculous healing of children

 

teamwork

 

Emily

 

my team in all of their goofy glory

 

I am also grateful for you, my readers, supporters, and prayer warriors. If you have not yet subscribed to my blog, you can do so at the top of the page. 🙂 As always, I look forward to reading what y’all have been grateful for this week – it’s my favorite way to stay connected to you!