A little over an hour ago, a group of Racers were dropped off at our hotel after working the 4PM-12AM shift. The 30 minute winding drive from the transition site back to our doorstep was lively; … Read more about A Quiet Night at the Refugee Transition Site
Words
All day I’ve been trying to put my first day working at the transition point into words. I see flashes of moments in my mind of the afternoon that spilled into night. Faces. Lines of people. … Read more about Words
Calmer of the Sea
“What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” When you’re told that you’re going to be taking a ferry to an island, you don’t picture a big boat, like a … Read more about Calmer of the Sea
Embrace the Unexpected
I’d set my alarm for a short nap before dinner and I was awaken by a squadmate popping her head into the room saying, “Squad meeting right now, upstairs.” We all assemble. The news … Read more about Embrace the Unexpected
Choices
I’ve have an acute awareness of the authority I’ve been given to choose and I’m thankful for the gift of free will. I have been making choices that affect me and my life for a long … Read more about Choices
Is this real life?
After finishing up the first week of being in Montenegro, I’ve realized that there’s a pretty good chance I’m going to constantly be in awe and wonder “is this real … Read more about Is this real life?
What’s in your pack?
Red dirt. It’s everywhere in Georgia. I became well acquainted with this fact the first morning of Training Camp. 7 AM. The air was already thick and dewy and we’d just had our first … Read more about What’s in your pack?
Wait, you’re doing what?
You’re going to do missions in 11 different countries? Yes. So, you’re quitting your job? Yes. And you’re moving out of your house and leaving your roommates? Yes. You’re … Read more about Wait, you’re doing what?
A bit about me!
Well, hello there. It’s nice to see you. I’m glad you’ve stopped by to learn about me, about this amazing adventure I’m on and what God’s doing along the way. By reading … Read more about A bit about me!