Whenever I think that using my own strength and ideas I have God figured out, He shows me somehow that I don't, that I'm wrong, that He has bigger and better things in store for me. I was … Read more about 6 hours on a rock CAN change your life (day 33)
Middle Outback (day 26)
This is the combination of Middle Earth and the Outback. We arrived in Australia on Wednesday the 27th and have taken the past few days to explore the town and get in touch with our YWAM contacts. But … Read more about Middle Outback (day 26)
Heaps of Stuff (day 20)
Everyone uses the word "heaps" in New Zealand. "There's heaps of food." "Mr. B has heaps of eggs." "Sounds like heaps of fun." And our absolute favorite, when asked if a family at a house we were … Read more about Heaps of Stuff (day 20)
They Have Great Faith (day 16)
You know how little kids jump on you without even thinking, like they know somehow that you're going to catch them. It seems crazy to me. I know I had that child-like abandon as a kid. There's home … Read more about They Have Great Faith (day 16)
How to Lose a Kayak (day 11)
Friday, January 15, 2010. I lost my first kayak. Several times. Let me set the stage for you. A three hour car ride took us up to the Bay of Islands. There are 144 islands off the north coast … Read more about How to Lose a Kayak (day 11)
LOTR Meets the World Race
This was a video challenge we encountered at Launch Training Camp. We had to make a video and our only prompt was "the Kingdom of Heaven is like..." from Matthew 13. So here is what my creative and … Read more about LOTR Meets the World Race
a conversation on a bus (day 5)
It was like training camp all over again, in a great way. We all regrouped in Matamata, NZ at a YWAM base for 5 days before we got shipped out to our different contacts. And there will be more on that … Read more about a conversation on a bus (day 5)
the shire (day 1)
I currently reside across from the Shire. Seriously. New Zealand is beautiful, very green, has many rolling hills and the sun is shining brightly as I write this at 4:15pm on Tuesday. We are safe and … Read more about the shire (day 1)
video
Okay, I finally did it. Never thought I'd be able to figure out this whole "posting a video" thing, but here it is. The final product of 2 weeks of work. And props to my brother for helping me … Read more about video
