Well, I'm nearing the end of this amazing trip, and with only a few more blogs to post before I'm home, I wanted to send out an update on my trip support. The faithfulness of God's great provision … Read more about Support Update
Ministry Happens
"So, should we call him or not?" The question was asked with a bit of irritation, expected after the frustrations of miscommunications we had just dealt with. Linnea was referring to another contact, … Read more about Ministry Happens
A taste of home…
After spending a few days in Puerto Galera, on another Island checkingout debrief spots (beach resorts), we headed back into Manilayesterday. Leah's younger brother is adopted from here, and she … Read more about A taste of home…
Its about time I went through culture shock
Walking into the slums of Metro Manila felt much as if we had returned to South America, even though personally, I had not spent time in the slums of South America, though some of our team has, either … Read more about Its about time I went through culture shock
Slum pics
Here are some pictures from Montalban, a slum outside of Metro Manila, where Amy, Josh and I spent 5 days. Preschool feeding program. Same place With women who make … Read more about Slum pics
Philippine update
We have been in the Philippines for 4 days now, and it has been an experience more like what I had expected from the beginning. We are here to do set up for future WR and AIM trips, so we are … Read more about Philippine update
A New Adventure on the Way!
We leave in just a few hours to fly to the Philippines, where I will move one more hour ahead in time. Once we arrive, our contact will pick us up, feed us dinner, brief us a bit, then send us … Read more about A New Adventure on the Way!
Sacrifice and Friendship
"I have called you friends..." (John 15:15) We will never know the joy of self-sacrifice until we surrender in every detail of our lives. Yet self-surrender is the most difficult thing for us to … Read more about Sacrifice and Friendship
Usefulness or Relationship
"Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." (Luke 10:20) Jesus Christ is saying here, "Don't rejoice in your … Read more about Usefulness or Relationship