In my travels to Honduras over the last few weeks I came across a large number of backpackers. I had many a fantastic conversation with them and God opened my eyes through their friendships. “Backpackers” These modern nomads are often natives of Western Europe or the United States who roam the unbeaten track in search … Continue reading
For two months I have been working in an ICU at a local hospital and to say that it has challenged and grown me would be a vast understatement. All my life I have wanted to be a doctor and help people. But the more I am exposed to healthcare the more I understand how frustratingly impossible … Continue reading
1. Don’t Become a Missionary if You Think You Are Going to Change the World. First, high expectations doom to disappoint, but, also, maybe your desire to change the world is trumping your desire to serve. Ask yourself if you would be happy moving overseas to a much harsher environment in order to quietly help a local, while getting … Continue reading
– Filmed by Ian Galloway. – Music by United Pursuit Band. Continue reading
“The Church…possesses a remarkable resource. Think of her membership! There are not less that 135,000,000 members of Protestant churches.” Today there are 680,000,000 Bible-believing evangelicals world wide. This means that for every believer there are only 9 non-believers and for every unreached people group, there are 583 Christian congregations. “With over 500 missionary societies and … Continue reading
Last spring break I had the privilege of spending 10 days with Dr. Brinson McGowan and his wife. They are some of the most loving and steadfast people I have ever spent time with. Haiti is without a doubt the toughest mission field I have ever stepped foot on. Ongoing poverty met crushing hopelessness everywhere I turned. Even over … Continue reading
Something about being homeless has always intrigued me. If you’ve ever spent time around me, chances are that the homelessness or poverty has probably come up at some point in a conversation. I also spend a good chunk of time volunteering at a local ministry known as The LOT Project which feeds and clothes “the … Continue reading
John 4:35 “Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” What I thought was a one-time summer mission trip has turned into something far greater. Just like the ambassador who realized that his task was far … Continue reading
Here is a short story that parallels the journey God is leading me on in this season of my life. Luke 10:2 “He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Once upon a time, there was … Continue reading
Hello friends! After returning to the US in August and jumping back into the busyness of school, I Finally have the incredible opportunity to write you- my supporters and prayer warriors. This short post will not even begin to describe all the emotions, sights, people, and experiences that last summer held for me. However, my … Continue reading
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