First off, the weather is the most unpredictable that I've ever experienced. One day it's warm and sunny, and the next it's cold and snowy...it's the strangest thing. I can't say I'm a fan of it, … Read more about Music on the Streets
Mongolia Surprised Me
Mongolia has been a place where God has reminded me of His constant faithfulness. It's been a place where I've learned that God really does know the desires of my heart...even before I know them. It's … Read more about Mongolia Surprised Me
Under a Blanket of Darkness
You never know what its identity is until you're in the middle of it. It sucks you in like quicksand, pulls at your most nasty thoughts and tells you it's ok that you don't care about … Read more about Under a Blanket of Darkness
The Sandyland
The heat radiating from the sun feels like it could literally vaporize anyone with a shift of its rays. The donkeys think they are the law of the land...constant braying over territory has … Read more about The Sandyland
11 Things I Love about Swaziland
1. Gifting of Swazi names - when a Swazi meets you and you don't have a Swazi name, they give you one. But the best part is that the names are given based off meaning, not how it sounds. 2. The … Read more about 11 Things I Love about Swaziland
Do I Care about this Ministry?
This month has been a season of growth in my relational depth with Christ - really resting and standing firm in Him and allowing him to fight for me like He says he will. There are more stories to … Read more about Do I Care about this Ministry?
Caught in a Wildfire
The night started out like any other night at church. Youth kids were trickling in with excitement stamped on their foreheads - the grins on their faces giving them away. Boys and girls mingling and … Read more about Caught in a Wildfire
Bridging the Gap
The first day we arrived in the townships, we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. We had quite a bit of experience with "slumming" while we were in India. Slum ministry usually involved some … Read more about Bridging the Gap
A Spin on Caroling – Literally
We began our 2nd trek of the month around 5 pm - a blanket of darkness descending quickly upon us. Headlamps in place, packs strapped tightly on our backs, and bundled up for the cold weather, we … Read more about A Spin on Caroling – Literally
