Hey all! If you haven't heard yet, my friends and I are back in the States! We flew into NYC Monday and are now scattered (most of us) throughout the country. I say "most of us" because there's a … Read more about Top 9 Things I Want People to Know Before I Come Home
Morocco Is Dreaming About Jesus
He said to the translator, "In 1993, I had a good friend who was a very devout Muslim. He was a member of the Muslim extremist group here in Morocco ..... it was so extreme, it was illegal." As the … Read more about Morocco Is Dreaming About Jesus
What’s Actually Going On In Turkey and Why You Should Care
This sign reads: "We are the Turkish nation and we are against terrorism and the coup." Displayed from every other light pole and bus stop advertising billboard throughout the infamous city of … Read more about What’s Actually Going On In Turkey and Why You Should Care
Coming Face-to-Face With Refugees and Their Distressing Reality
This month, I had the privilege of going to Turkey, and while there, I came face to face with refugees displaced because of the Syrian Civil War. Before going, I can't say my knowledge of their … Read more about Coming Face-to-Face With Refugees and Their Distressing Reality
How Traveling for 8 Months Across Asia Changes You
In Indonesia, our first country, squatty potties and I did not agree. The smell, the dense and fly-infested air and lack of lighting made my whole being cringe with disgust. "This is so disturbing oh … Read more about How Traveling for 8 Months Across Asia Changes You
Picture Blog for June/July: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan AND Azerbaijan!
If you've clicked on the link to check out this blog, you've probably noticed how long it is and how many pictures there are (because technically they span over 2 months and 3 countries). I wasn't … Read more about Picture Blog for June/July: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan AND Azerbaijan!
She Didn’t Just Give Me Earrings, She Gave Me Hope
Last Saturday, I had to say a difficult goodbye to a young Kyrgyz student. Her simple act of giving rocked my world view and awoke me to myself. Two days prior to the goodbye, my team and I had … Read more about She Didn’t Just Give Me Earrings, She Gave Me Hope
We Are Halfway…Wait, Really?!
We are halfway, y'all. We started out this journey as 35 wide-eyed young adults all with a dream to see God bring people to himself throughout the 10/40 window, to be a piece in the puzzle of … Read more about We Are Halfway…Wait, Really?!
Picture blog for May: China
Aaaaaaand we're back with last month's series of pictures-mixed-with-stories! What can I say about May...what can I say about China...hmm. There were a lot of good times had, many people met and too … Read more about Picture blog for May: China