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
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
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well I say that actually being there is worth at least a thousand pictures. However, I don’t have $2400 in pocket change to send you over there to see for yourself, so these pictures are going to have to do. 🙂 So tell me: Which … Continue reading
Population: 1100. Number of households: 200. Major religions: Animism, Catholicism, and a cult called “Punon.” Most common livelihood: Farming of corn and rice. The village we will be spending the rest of the summer in goes by the name of E.G. Montilla. Its people are extremely friendly, but extremely lost. Bits and pieces of … Continue reading
Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “I’m here.” “This is reality.” “You’re not going to wake up from it.” Is what I have to tell myself time and time again. Even after almost a … Continue reading
“God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” -Martin Luther This week I was blessed to be able to join several buddies and hike the Art Loeb trail near Brevard, NC. Although all 30+ miles of the trail were quite grueling on my … Continue reading
Dear friends, I am writing to tell you about an exciting opportunity that God has called me to be a part of this summer. I am currently finishing my freshmen year at Anderson University where I am preparing for a life of service in the international medical field. After months of praying and submitting my … Continue reading
These last few days have been a whirlwind of constant motion. On Wednesday of last week I had the sudden urge to do a little exploring with the last week I have here in this beautiful country. So I called up my friend in the peace corp who was already planning on going, Invited my host brother, Roger, and early the … Continue reading
Psalm 8:3-4 “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?” Our God is an artist unlike any the world knows. No matter how many … Continue reading
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