Just landed here in Turkey. I'm met with a wall of humid air as we disembark the aircraft. I soon pass hundreds of people every race, every color, and every head dress and covering rushing in … Read more about Istanbul
How it Feels to Move to Africa
A voice rings over the intercom, passenger boarding for flight, 359 please come to gate F12. Meanwhile the Nigerian man, Ademola, next to me at the charging station starts to read my blogs from his … Read more about How it Feels to Move to Africa
Are You Waiting to Arrive?
there THer/adverb1. in, at, or to that place or position. Chills flood through my skull for the first time in my life. Have you ever had such intense goosebumps that they rushed not only … Read more about Are You Waiting to Arrive?
O’ahu
Almost like someone whose just given birth to a newborn baby, I find myself not wanting to post anything personal on Facebook or do anything to cheapen the intimacy of these moments. Being home on … Read more about O’ahu
It is Finished
A lot of people have been asking what I'll be doing after the Race. -On July 24th, I fly out of Vietnam, through China, to Los Angeles. -I'll spend a few days in LA with my Grandad.-I'll be home in … Read more about It is Finished
When America Feels Like Your Ex
Time is almost up. 7 days of ministry left. 1 bus ride. 1 debrief. 1 plane ride. I find myself taking pictures of everything. I want to remember every moment of this year. I want to remember … Read more about When America Feels Like Your Ex
Coming Home from War
Imagine you spent the last year surrounded by people who are in a large social experiment with you. At first, the 40 of you seem to just be blindly thrown together. But you bond and realize they are … Read more about Coming Home from War
Celibacy: Why I’m Waiting Until Marriage
As a reader of my blogs, you know by now that this mission trip has pushed me to grow in all areas of my life– no segment left untouched by God. One of those areas I'm growing is in boldly … Read more about Celibacy: Why I’m Waiting Until Marriage
Porn Kills Love
If you asked me a year ago what I thought about porn, you would have gotten a blushing response tailored to fit our relationship. If you're a close friend, I would've wanted to hear your stories and … Read more about Porn Kills Love