What is Sabbath? How Do I Sabbath well?
If you have grown up in Christian culture and if you are working for a Christian organization, I’m sure you have heard about the importance of Sabbath. And if you are anything like me, you are thinking, “cool yeah, rest is important, but what the heck is Sabbath really?!”. Maybe you already know what Sabbath is and this blog won’t be helpful at all, but for anyone who is like me, this is what I have discovered. Now that I have been overseas for almost 6 months, I am starting to understand the importance of rest and Sabbath. Ex-missionaries, your organization, your church, will warn about… Read more >>
A Typical Tuesday in the Life of a Goer in Zambia
It’s been over four months since I landed here in Zambia, and what a joyful, four months it has been! I’m starting to get into more of a routine and schedule, so I thought I would share what a “typical” Tuesday in my life looks like right now! Tuesday: 6:30am-7am wakeup calls by the neighboring rooster and birds and the occasional “thud” of an avocado falling from our tree 7am-9am coffee and Jesus time, pray for my donors, workout, get ready for the day 9am-11am Beginner Empowerment Group meeting (a group of 9 women meet together to learn business skills and receive a micro-loan) 11am-3pm… Read more >>"Jock! Start the engine!"
I’m going to ask you to do something with me. I’m asking you to use your imagination and your inner-child to drive the streets of Chibolya with me. I don’t think I have properly introduced you to our community, and it’s about time you experience it for yourself (in the comfort of your own home). Think of it like going on a ride in Disneyland that transports you to a whole new world, minus the “click” sound of the safety bar falling in place. “CLICK”. “Welcome to the wonderful ride through Chibolya. I will be your tour guide this afternoon. Please sit back and enjoy the ride!” First things… Read more >>
God’s Grace and Goodness Through the Hard
Ministry is hard. This week, and especially a period of like three days, were hard. They were physically, emotionally, and spiritually hard. I was wrestling with a few different things and trying to find peace among the stress and frustration. My body was weak and tired from a stomach bug that lasted three days (I will spare you the detail, but let’s just say I was living on a BRAT diet). There were some ministry things that were going on that had me frustrated and confused. And to top it off, I was staying at a place that wasn’t my current living situation and a little less than ideal. In… Read more >>