Dear reader, I have a confession. I need to ask your forgiveness. I’ve been afraid. I’ve allowed fear to stop me from telling the full truth of all that’s happened on the … Read more about Confession of a Freak
Wait, I’m a Missionary?
“I want to be a missionary when I grow up.” 11yo A said as we sat on the floor getting to know each other during the Sunday school ice breaker game. “That’s what … Read more about Wait, I’m a Missionary?
Out of the Pit
Chichicastenango, Guatemala January 14-February 17, 2021 Pit life was great, don’t get me wrong. Every one of us would go back in a heartbeat if we could. New Generation, … Read more about Out of the Pit
Livin’ Like Lava
During our debrief in Antigua, my squad hiked Pacaya, one of Guatemala’s 37 volcanoes. Our hostel owner had a connection with a tour guide who could lead us close to the … Read more about Livin’ Like Lava
Get Wrecked
My squad started using the phrase “get wrecked” in joking and teasing. For example, when someone lost a game or their digestive system didn’t handle the street … Read more about Get Wrecked
Restore
As our world experiences a day of political chaos in the midst of an insane year, God gave me this prayer to pray… Restore hearing to our ears So that we can hear Your … Read more about Restore
Stillness in the Chaos
As I sit here in a room full of unpacked boxes, mile-long to-do lists, and 572 open tabs in my brain, life feels just a little chaotic. Okay, it's been closer to insane lately. I'm sure you can … Read more about Stillness in the Chaos
And THEN…
You know those stories where the person telling it gets to a dramatic climax? Your eyes are wide with anticipation. Your heart rate might even be beating a little faster. Just when you think they are … Read more about And THEN…
Eternal Flame
At dusk, pilgrims gather to worship in Varanasi, the capital of holiness in India. The Ganges River, known as the divine personification of the Hindu goddess “Ganga”, becomes a glowing … Read more about Eternal Flame
