Tessa - North Africa Updates

Dripping Paths

By on October 6, 2021 Track: Teaching Region: Africa - North

Abundance. What does that word mean now that I stand on foreign soil, mouth filled with a language that can’t fit under my tongue? This summer I thought it meant the abundance of His coffers, the provision of resources from His people to enable me to complete His work. And yes, that’s true. I saw His outpouring of abundance again and again as people gave generously to the Kingdom. But now that I’m here, I’m learning a new facet of that word. Abundance in energy. In grace. In compassion and endurance and patience and love. Because the truth is, God is not only abundant in finances. He is… Read more >>

Seeds: An Introduction

By on July 1, 2021 Track: Teaching Region: Africa - North

Tessa: Greek, from the feminine “Theresa,” meaning “to reap,” “to gather,” or “harvest.” Names have meaning. It’s the first thing you share with someone when you meet a new acquaintance; nicknames sprout from bonds of familiarity and friendship; pronouncing someone’s name correctly communicates your love for them. So why would I introduce myself as Tessa if that’s not even my real name? There are a few answers to that question. Firstly, I’m heading to a closed country in the region of North Africa, so I can’t share my real name and specific location for security reasons. But secondly, the… Read more >>