Trying to sum up a year of your life isn't easy. Now that I've been home for over about 2 weeks (and by home I mean bopping between 3 different "homes"), I've tried to explain some of the things I've … Read more about 6 Lessons from the Race
Wonder
A beautiful song by Bethel Music says, "May we never lose our wonder. Wide eyed and mystified, let us be just like a child, standing in the beauty of our King." There are seasons of my life when I … Read more about Wonder
10,000 Words (Photo Blog!)
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Well here's 10,000! Here are 10 pictures, 1 from each month on the race so far. This month I have spent a lot of time reflecting on the past 10 months: … Read more about 10,000 Words (Photo Blog!)
Be All There
Month TEN. How did that happen. As I write this, I have been on the race for 280 days, and have only 43 days left. On July 25th I will be back in the USA after 11 months abroad. It has hit me real … Read more about Be All There
Gifts
This month has been a straight up g i f t. Thanks Jesus! I have a new team of people I love, we are on an island, our ministry contacts are like mom and dad to us, and ministry is busy, challenging, … Read more about Gifts
Risky Business
I used to think that living life with Jesus meant it was all secure. God has a plan, so we can live safe, comfortable lives. Cool right? But life with Jesus isn't "safe". While I was living in … Read more about Risky Business
Surprises (Albania Update)
God always surprises me. On the race, it’s always the countries I’m least excited about that I end up loving the most. Coming into this month, I honestly wasn’t too excited about … Read more about Surprises (Albania Update)
Locking Eyes with Jesus
So there’s this verse that is pretty much haunting me. It’s Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that … Read more about Locking Eyes with Jesus
back to basics
I was 16 when I finally truly understood Jesus, why he came and who he was. And back then it was so simple. God IS love. (1 John 4:16) At 16, I fell in love with a God who loved me despite anything … Read more about back to basics