Yep. That's right. I'm an English teacher. Have I ever taught English before? Nope. Do I even know what I'm doing?...not really. But that's my ministry for these next two months in Managua, … Read more about Hello. My Name is Drew. I am an English Teacher.
Make Me Brave
Home. When you first leave for the World Race, you miss it a lot. But before you know it, home starts to become less and less real to you. At least, that is what has happened on my Race. Places in the … Read more about Make Me Brave
The “Catching Up” Blog
So I know you guys haven't heard from me in quite a while. For that, I'm sorry. I'll be honest..blogging is not easy. The life I'm living right now is so life-bringing, so Spirit-filled, so unlike … Read more about The “Catching Up” Blog
Jesus pursues unconditionally; so will I.
So at El Shaddai there are about 50 orphans, their ages ranging from 7 to 18. Last month I got to know all these kids, but I was specifically paired with two "buddies" to intentionally spend time with … Read more about Jesus pursues unconditionally; so will I.
Swaziland 101
Well, I've made it. This is the second leg of my Race. Swaziland, Africa. On my Facebook page you can see pictures of El Shaddai Children's Home, our squad's location for our first month in Swaziland. … Read more about Swaziland 101
Hello Swaziland! A New Start
Transition. It's something I've experienced so many times in my life. It continues to be difficult, and it continues to be a learning experience. I feel such a mix of … Read more about Hello Swaziland! A New Start
Mhiko’s Story: Part 2!
So hopefully you have just read my previous blog about the Typhoon Yolanda Commemoration. Well, our squad had worked extremely hard for weeks leading up to the event. After the commemoration, all of … Read more about Mhiko’s Story: Part 2!
One year ago
One year and one week ago, on November 8, 2013, Typhoon Yolanda made landfall in Tacloban, the Philippines. It was the most destructive typhoon in recorded history. Over 5,000 people were pronounced … Read more about One year ago
Mhiko’s Story
Meet my friend Mhiko. Mhiko is 20 years old, Filipino, a native to the Tacloban area, a survivor of Typhoon Yolanda, and a construction worker at the Lighthouse, our ministry site. Mhiko is also a … Read more about Mhiko’s Story