My heart has once again been ripped out of my chest. In the midst of seeing other people's pain I find myself looking more and more selfish. Ah, we're never quite perfect are we? Let me explain … Read more about The Tears Fall Hard: the struggle of compassion, pain and myself
Asian Persuasion
A true "Asian" pic of our little team at our house at New Life in Christ Church in Cambodia. You've just gotta frame your face with your hands or give a peace sign--what's a picture without … Read more about Asian Persuasion
He who has an ear, let him hear.
Revelation 1:17-19 Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive … Read more about He who has an ear, let him hear.
“Do you see this Woman?”
I'm currently in Cambodia after a fantastic 5 day debrief on Koh Samet Island in Thailand and an awesome bus ride from Bangkok to Phnom Phen. (when I say awesome, I mean long and bumpy and … Read more about “Do you see this Woman?”
Teen Angst: Rebellion leading to Redemption
Teen angst. I see it swirling around me as I spend the afternoons at Center 1 of the Well. It almost makes me laugh. Seeing a beer can with cigarette butts being carted down the stairs from one of the … Read more about Teen Angst: Rebellion leading to Redemption
Her name is Si.
Her legs cross as we walk by. I notice her and wonder at her sullen stare, but pass on with the rest of my group into the bar complex of Soi One. It's a slow night being a Sunday and Mother's day … Read more about Her name is Si.
Surprise Surprise at Soi Cowboy
We walked to the end of Soi Cowboy, one of Bangkok's most notorious red light districts and a little inkling in my brain said, ‘cross the street.' I figured the three of us could sit by the phone … Read more about Surprise Surprise at Soi Cowboy
The Cry of Bangkok
I look over at the clock. One hour. One hour before we leave to go again on an outreach to the Nana District of Bangkok. A fierce resistance rises in me—I don't want to go. I hate it. Even now, the … Read more about The Cry of Bangkok
World Racer Uprooted: Part 1
I don't really understand what's going on with me right now. I am moody and upset and happy and grumpy and loving and mean all at the same time. I feel like a lot of things are falling apart in my … Read more about World Racer Uprooted: Part 1
