I want to begin this blog by expressing how thankful I am for you. First of all, thank you for your prayers while I'm on the field. Your prayers mean so much to me, and they help me to continue on, … Read more about Those three words that are hard to say: I need help
I serve other gods.
Before coming to India and Nepal, I had a very limited understanding of Hinduism. I knew that Hindus believed in many other gods, and that was about the extent of my knowledge. Even with that … Read more about I serve other gods.
I didn’t grow up with this.
Story time. Imagine with me that it's a cool Indian winter night. You and your team are in a remote village, leading a service for Christians in the community. You sing some songs, share some … Read more about I didn’t grow up with this.
Videos from Ireland are the best.
Check out this awesome video my teammate Athena made for our month in Ireland! … Read more about Videos from Ireland are the best.
I’ve been doing relationship wrong.
Write some. Writing encouragement cards. Sounds simple enough, right? That was the ministry given to me and a few other women on my squad. We didn't even have to come up with the right words … Read more about I’ve been doing relationship wrong.
When God asked me to be a slacker.
It's the second night of debrief, and our squad leader informs the female team leaders that we will be leading “girl time” the next night. This is a time for all the women in the … Read more about When God asked me to be a slacker.
That time I got kicked out of ministry.
Imagine with me for a minute. It's less than twenty-four hours since you shaved your head. You're still thinking “what the heck did I just do?” but also so joyful that … Read more about That time I got kicked out of ministry.
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Why I shaved my head (Part 1)
I want to share the journey of God leading me to shave my head. Yeah, let's just say that's something I never thought I'd write. What happened. Let's rewind to a few … Read more about Hair today, gone tomorrow: Why I shaved my head (Part 1)
R-A-S-S-V-E-T, find out what it means to me
Rassvet, Moldova, our ministry site for the next month. The city, in other words, town, in other words, village has about 250 people. We have access to two small stores (store is kind of a relative … Read more about R-A-S-S-V-E-T, find out what it means to me