I came to Lesvos prepared to cry. I’d read the news, seen the pictures, heard the stories. I imagined the perilous, sometimes fatal sea crossing from Turkey to Greece and the collective … Read more about Why My Heart’s Not Broken for Lesvos
7 Things You Never Knew About Lesvos, Greece and the Refugee Crisis
Les•vos or Les•bos (n): a Greek island of 630 square miles located in the northeastern Aegean Sea and separated from Turkey by the Mytilini Strait. When I stepped onto a plane bound for … Read more about 7 Things You Never Knew About Lesvos, Greece and the Refugee Crisis
Jesus Healed My Stuffy Nose
Last night, I was sitting on the couch, happily knitting away, when my nose got stuffy. Dramatic, right? Naturally, I was peeved. Why was my nose stuffy? Was I catching a cold? Where could I have … Read more about Jesus Healed My Stuffy Nose
the fellowship: my next adventure in faith
Now that the World Race is over, the big question is, what's next? And after much prayer, deliberation, weighing of options, seeking wise counsel, and submitting to God's design, I have an answer. My … Read more about the fellowship: my next adventure in faith
reflections from the finish line: what circumnavigating the globe taught me about Jesus
My relationship with Jesus began well before the World Race. He's been teaching me for years what it means to believe the gospel and follow Him with all my heart. But there's something about leaving … Read more about reflections from the finish line: what circumnavigating the globe taught me about Jesus
The Month 12 Setup Sheet
The World Race is in many ways a giant mystery. Each month, we've known what country we'd be going to next. It wasn't until a couple weeks--or even a couple days--before crossing the border, though, … Read more about The Month 12 Setup Sheet
finding Jesus in the bad days
Once again, I've been wanting to share with you more stories of what ministry looks like on the Race. Sure, some days are beautiful, joyful, satisfying, fulfilling. But the World Race is … Read more about finding Jesus in the bad days
Fully Funded and Fully Grateful
Yesterday, I wrote thank you notes. Eighteen, to be exact. I know, I know, I'm ridiculously behind the times. I've been fully funded since March 2nd. I should have written all of these months ago--in … Read more about Fully Funded and Fully Grateful
The Day I Learned to Walk (in authority)
I've been wanting to share with you more stories of what ministry looks like on the Race. The challenge is that on this eleven-month mission, every experience is interconnected with the entire rest of … Read more about The Day I Learned to Walk (in authority)
