I Surrender… My Carry-on
It's been 3 weeks since leaving America, but in some ways that feels like a lifetime ago. Before coming here, I went on a rant about how one must be an elite, mature person to go overseas. One must be ready to give their life, their belongings, and take up their cross to follow Jesus. I packed up my things into a backpack, carry-on, and two suitcases, and was ready to leave the rest behind me. While in pre-field training I remember thinking to myself "This is it. I feel ready, let's go do this, Jesus." Upon entering my last flight, my carry-on was taken by one of the flight attendants… Read more >>
I'm An Idiot
Yep, you read that title correctly. Nope, I am not looking for affirmation, just facing a reality. 7 years I’ve been dreaming about living overseas. 3 years ago I started looking into missions overseas seriously. My thoughts as I entered this season were pretty much, “God, You are welcome. I am here and I am going, just like You’ve asked. Because if this huge sacrifice and saintly act, I shall be entitled to receive Your never ending blessings, prosperity in ministry, and happiness… and the knowledge that I am better than everyone else. ~ Yours Truly” Little did I know the rude awakening I… Read more >>
The Calm Before the Storm
I’ll be honest, this has been one of my favorite seasons of life. Support raising has just about wrapped up, my sister’s home from college, and get to spend the holidays with my family. I have had incredible appointments with people and I’m blown away by God’s grace and generosity. However, I can’t shake the feeling that this is the calm before the storm. I started going through a Bible study that explains the culture of where I’m headed and what ministry will look like. Going through this study is helpful but intimidating. I would say that majority of people struggle with… Read more >>