I’m standing in the sanctuary of a Romania church waiting, waiting, waiting for my father to arrive. He was the last one to see me off in Dallas and the first one to see me after these … Read more about The Time Dad Came to Romania
Jesus’ Wild Children
Coremi sits at the very end of the number 19 bus line heading out of Pitesti. By the time the bus stops, most of the passengers have gotten off. You’re let off at a cracked sidewalk with grass … Read more about Jesus’ Wild Children
Rest in Romania
Romania culture largely revolves around spending time together over meals, snacks, and coffee. They simply enjoy being with one another, and our church community continually teaches us how to … Read more about Rest in Romania
Fields of Hope
I’m cutting onions with Caleb, both of us streaming tears down our faces from their bitter fumes, trying to ignore it and keep on with our conversation about books. Finished, we slam knives down … Read more about Fields of Hope
M-Squad’s Longest Travel Day Ever// Video!
Hi! This is a bit different than what I usually do. We had an EXTREMELY long travel day getting from Lilongwe, Malawi to Kolentsi, Ukraine back in April. I always love travel days because we … Read more about M-Squad’s Longest Travel Day Ever// Video!
Dear Ukraine
Dear Ukraine, It's been a month and I want you to know, I see you. I see the way you struggle toward greatness. The way your people live in this world strattling old and new, east and west, war and … Read more about Dear Ukraine
I’m Struggling, but I Think It’s Okay
The morning started out with a cup of coffee and my bible. I was so excited, the tiny main room was empty and finding time for Jesus has felt so difficult this month. But I got up early and I had all … Read more about I’m Struggling, but I Think It’s Okay
Conversations on the Farm
I let out a gasp as the muscles in my arms protest throwing a pitchfork full of compost over the fence. I managed it anyway, watching the hay and poo land heavy on the field just opposite. A bleat … Read more about Conversations on the Farm
She Became More Than A Conqueror
We’re sitting in a dark seven by seven room on a mat of dried twigs woven together. Only one brick layer separates inside from outside. The scent of dirt, dry grass, and the musk of the goats … Read more about She Became More Than A Conqueror
