We are leaving in about 15 hours for Mindanao. Our home until February 1st. Our team is going to Cagayan De Oro working to build the foundation for a brand new building. Our campsite will be a 40-foot … Read more about Heading to Cagayan de Oro
My first 2 days in the Philippines
Where to even begin. My journey began waking up at 5:30am on Saturday, January 10th in Atlanta. We flew from there to LAX and had a 9 hour layover, then an eventful 15 hour flight to China, including … Read more about My first 2 days in the Philippines
Afraid Yet Filled With Joy
It’s here. Launch. I’m literally sitting in my hotel bed a day away from departure from the U.S. How in the world did this get here so fast? So many thought have been running … Read more about Afraid Yet Filled With Joy
Our Batty Christmas
Christmas and the holidays at our house were probably the best they have ever been. There was mostly getting along and we generally enjoyed being with each other. I shouldn’t have been surprised … Read more about Our Batty Christmas
Meet Team Adopted!
Jess Jenkinson: Team Leader My name is Jess Jenkinson:) I am 24 about to turn 25 on the 10th of December and my hometown is Bethany, Oklahoma. My major in college was finance and my … Read more about Meet Team Adopted!
She Who is Brave is Free
Can I be honest? I’m scared. Of leaving my family for a year. Of leaving all the comfort. Of not sleeping in my own bed for a whole year. Of being vulnerable and having to ask for help. Of … Read more about She Who is Brave is Free
My Legacy
I’ve been thinking lately about legacy. We have been reading about all these people in the Bible in our Best Yes study who lived great legacies but they also made some seriously bad decisions … Read more about My Legacy
How Training Camp Changed Me
I am a World Racer. Before I start, I have a disclaimer for future world racers. I am not going to divulge the secrets of training camp. I truly wish I hadn’t read some … Read more about How Training Camp Changed Me
I can’t do this
“I can’t do this.” That has been running through my mind this week as I attempt to pack for training camp. I have no idea how to pack for a year, let alone a … Read more about I can’t do this