Last week I had a 17 hour bus ride from Durban to Jeffery's Bay, South Africa. While on this trip I sat near a little boy, probably around 4 years old. For the first few hours he was fairly well … Read more about If You Give a Child a GI Joe, He’ll Decapitate It.
Swazi Update!
“Use me then, my savior, for whatever purpose and in whatever way you may require. Here is my poor heart, an empty vessel, fill it with your grace.” {D.L. Moody} Last month in Swaziland my … Read more about Swazi Update!
Eucharisteo
“Our fall was, has always been, and always will be, that we aren't satisfied in God and what He gives. We hunger for something more, something other. “ {Ann Voscamp, One Thousand … Read more about Eucharisteo
Dragonflies {Growth & Transformation}
As kids it's easy to see the process of growing up. Parents keep growth charts from year to year. They buy you new school clothes each summer because you've outgrown the others. Relatives constantly … Read more about Dragonflies {Growth & Transformation}
Cambodia Update!
This month was a shorter month of ministry, with debrief taking up the first week, and switching continents in just a few short days. (Africa, we're comin' for ya!) But the 2 ½ weeks we've … Read more about Cambodia Update!
Going Deep
Depth. This word has been spoken over me a few times in the past 2 months, and I was encouraged/challenged to “go deep” and discover what that meant for me, and what God … Read more about Going Deep
Prayer Walks & Building Walls: Thailand Part 2
These were the other two defining moments for me this month. In Phang Nga & Phuket there is a Vegetarian Festival every year. Despite it's name, this festival is not entirely about Vegetarianism. … Read more about Prayer Walks & Building Walls: Thailand Part 2
Hospitals & Head Lice: Thailand Part 1
There are so many incredible things to be said about Thailand, but these were two of the defining moments for me this month (the other two will be in Part 2). My time in Thailand began with a … Read more about Hospitals & Head Lice: Thailand Part 1
The Last Shall Be First
Less than a week ago my squad said goodbye to India, and leaving was so much harder than I imagined it would be. I didn't grow super deep attachments to the kids there, but I did connect with several … Read more about The Last Shall Be First