After 11 months of the Race, I compiled a list of things I wish I would have known before I left. Some things were learned the hard way, but I hope in sharing them with you, it makes your life on the … Read more about Random Advice for Future Racers- Practical and Relational
Fixer Frustrations: Carrying Around Dead Weight
I'm a fixer. I love problem solving. I love making things better. And finding what's wrong and making it right. Often I fail to appreciate things for what they are, in … Read more about Fixer Frustrations: Carrying Around Dead Weight
Recognizing the Weight of the Race
Wednesday nights. My team goes out with Kawan, the homeless shelter we're working with, to roam the streets of Penang in search of the homeless and prostitutes. We share the love of Jesus, a … Read more about Recognizing the Weight of the Race
It gets muddy…
"Can you imagine how much spit it takes to make mud?" I was asked before the Race.. My friend then pointed out how irrational the idea of Jesus, sitting in the dirt on all fours spitting in the mud … Read more about It gets muddy…
Cambodia Ministry Video
I loved our ministry in Cambodia: The slums had beautiful, energetic children My English students were interactive and interested in learning God moved through the prison in such powerful ways And … Read more about Cambodia Ministry Video
Breaking Chains in Prison
"The Christians are the only ones that will ever help.'- Warden of Kampong Cham's prison The door swings open and we walk down a path lined with chain linked fence separating two barracks. As we … Read more about Breaking Chains in Prison
Entitlement
It wasn't the squatty potties, or the 2 months straight of bucket showers, or the internet for an hour or two per week for three months that broke me... I looked down at my pillow just before hopping … Read more about Entitlement
Elephants and adorable children- Thailand ministry video
Check out the following video of our ministry with Remember Nhu, an organization that rescues children from being put into the sex trade (for more on that in words check out this blog). While … Read more about Elephants and adorable children- Thailand ministry video
Traditional Thai Dances (video) and Thai culture
Sawadeeka! I miss Thailand already, and while I reminisce in missing the kids, the ministry, and the crazy heat, I thought I would share some musings of their culture. Always greet others with a … Read more about Traditional Thai Dances (video) and Thai culture
