Rafiki

Time seems to be slipping through my fingers and before I know it, it's already mid-November! How is that possible? Before anymore time escapes me, let me fill you in on some of the amazing connections and opportunities I encountered while in Kenya. First of all, I want to introduce to you my amazing Church…

The “be-with” factor

The more I travel the more convinced I am that ministry is all about doing life alongside people in the context of their own environment. It's not necessarily about the programs and the strategies as much as it is about "being with" people. After all, isn't that what Jesus modeled? He lived life WITH His…

Did you know??

South Sudan proved to be a place of many firsts. It truly is a beautiful and amazing country! I spent hours upon hours with the clinic staff, asking question after question about their culture, traditions, and just hearing their stories. These people truly are a remarkable people. Never in my life have I met people…

South Sudan

South Sudan is quite a place! It’s so interesting being in a new country…a country still celebrating its 2 years of independence. There is so much pride among the people…a pride that has come out of years of war-torn hopelessness. Though the infrastructure is lacking and the development is way behind, there is a fresh…

Never a dull moment

(This post was written several days ago but I didn't have Internet to post so I will be posting a series of updates in the next couple days) July 17 Here I am, sitting in Nairobi, Kenya after a bit of a mishap with my visa for South Sudan. I was originally supposed to fly…

Reflections…

The electricity is out and I’m sitting here by candlelight, listening to the wind rustling through the trees outside, watching the moon reflecting off the lake…and I can’t help but be amazed at the fact that not only am I sitting here in Zambia, but of all the incredible adventures and experiences that I’ve had…

Egypt…the land of wonder!

Egypt is unlike any place I have ever been to (and I've been to a lot of places). It is so rich in history and culture. It is fascinating being here, just 2 years after the Revolution and hearing about the effects it has had not only on the country, but on the Church. I…

Oh the places you’ll go!

(Beautiful Guanajuato, Mexico) Oh the places I've been during my time here in Mexico! What an adventure!! I had the amazing opportunity to visit and encourage a small Church in Penjamo a couple weekends ago. I spent the weekend there, just living life with the 2 ladies that head up the Church (Maribel and Angelica).…

At a loss for Words

I am truly at a loss for words as to how I can express and explain what the last couple weeks in Mexico have been like. I sit here, Mexican music filling the air from the neighbor next door, trying to find the words yet all that comes is one giant smile. I have come…

Leon, Mexico

I wanted to get an update out now before any more time passed. I have officially been in Mexico for 2 full days now. It is beautiful here! My host family, Dennis &Twana Johnson have been awesome in introducing me to people, orienting me, feeding me delicious food, and keeping me busy. I was able…