I miss home. I won’t call it homesick, but maybe you would. I think about my own bed, my own decisions, my family, my friends; and I think oh just for a moment please. But what is wonderful … Read more about Home Is Wherever I’m With You
Whistle while you work
Ode to Republica Dominicana- Palm trees and Machetes Yucca and boiled bananas empanadas and arroz con leche hikes, oceans, and beautiful views rides in the pick up and mountain … Read more about Whistle while you work
IF ONLY FOR THIS DAY
Date:1/20/2014 It’s 12:30am and we are still walking the grounds of our camp and praying over every square inch of land. Why do this? Why so dramatic? Well, that’s a good … Read more about IF ONLY FOR THIS DAY
Leaving my heart in Puerto Rico
How am I supposed to do this? No seriously, how am I supposed to leave this place where I have loved and poured myself out from the depth of me. I can’t! I don’t want to! … Read more about Leaving my heart in Puerto Rico
Hard Stares and Nervous Smiles
The story that starts on day 1 of ministry: I’m standing in a room full of men. Men who are looking at us, with eyes full of question. They are serious faced and stern, their … Read more about Hard Stares and Nervous Smiles
I’d rather be pepper than salt
Disclaimer: Truthfully, I am the salt already, and it is something I quite enjoy being; “You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 I am happy with this, but for this metaphor we … Read more about I’d rather be pepper than salt
Miracles Lately
So okay for starters, God is good, yeah? We know it, we feel it, we say it; but there’s something about those days when you see it in such a huge way that it takes your breath away. … Read more about Miracles Lately
Losing the “Fun” In Fundraising
It's not fun. I should say that first so we're clear we're I am coming from. People are weird about money, therefore I have developed this thing...I don't like to ask people for it. I prefer to be … Read more about Losing the “Fun” In Fundraising
Am I really doing this?
I guess the answer is "yes." I guess it's "of course you are, Alyssha!" I've signed up. I've raised some funds. I've gone to training camp, but no, really, am I doing this?? "Yes Alyssha, you … Read more about Am I really doing this?
