Two weeks ago I found myself in the upstairs of Adventures in Missions’ (AIM) offices eating sour cream and onion chips out of the front pocket of my overalls, my party pocket, crying. I had … Read more about The Promise of What Could Be
“Where are you coming from and where are you going?”
Women across the world are taking nine month journeys. Journeys of development, growth, and change. Let me tell you about a woman named Hagar, who went on a nine-month journey. Hagar is the servant to … Read more about “Where are you coming from and where are you going?”
The Purpose of Paying Attention
In the quiet of Lititz, Pennsylvania students’ voices roar through the hallways and classes of Warwick High School. Countless times the raised voice of a teacher cuts through to voice, … Read more about The Purpose of Paying Attention
The Infamous Pit
There’s this thing they talk about at training camp and it’s called the pit. I can remember looking down at the floor of the training center in Gainesville, Georgia full of pride while … Read more about The Infamous Pit
Audience of One
Looking around the room, my eyes are on their plates. I want more, but she is already eating less than me. What are they thinking of me and what will they think if another scoop meets my plate? My … Read more about Audience of One
It’s Not Just a Necklace
Where in your life has Jesus shown you His love? This question all started with a discussion of two different kinds of struggles. People who know the love of the Lord but don’t always … Read more about It’s Not Just a Necklace
Finding Myself on the Field
This past month I came very close to going home. I had some very real conversations with squad leaders and teammates convincing me to stay. In a weak moment of wanting to be anywhere but here, I found … Read more about Finding Myself on the Field
Losing Myself In a Hospital Room
On my tenth day of our stay in India, I peed my pants. It happened before I could do anything about it and I wasn’t really sure what was going on. As this symptom continued into the following … Read more about Losing Myself In a Hospital Room
An Ode to My Biology Partner
As a sophomore in high school you were just a girl I partnered with to dissect owl poop. I can see your impact on my life as I sit eating Ecuadorian soup. As a missionary in Shell … Read more about An Ode to My Biology Partner
