Surreal moments. Those places in time and space where you can honestly not believe you are where you are and observing what you are observing. Acts 1:8…come on, quote it with me, you should know by now… My obsession with this verse is old news. Very old news. I remember a couple years ago when … Continue reading surreal
calling
men
I’ve seen countless women answering God’s call to be present within the orphan window around the world. Obvious reasons feed into why women are drawn to orphan care. Each has an innate way they nurture, love and care for others. I’ve even been surprised to see some of these qualities come out in myself. What … Continue reading men
camp
Even countries apart, it astounds me how God connects us in peculiar, yet pure Kingdom moments. Several days ago I got a Facebook message from a friend that the Methodist camp staff in Missouri had been let go. To be completely sincere my initial reaction revolved around the fact I live in Haiti and while … Continue reading camp
calling
When I was in college, before I left for China for the summer, a friend wrote a scripture out for me on a piece of paper the size of a fortune that would be in a fortune cookie. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love … Continue reading calling
basic needs, pt. deux
It is a given that out of the six of us blogging that I am going to have a different view from everyone else simply because I am the one living in Haiti now. I think the Rethink Church question we are posting today is meant to have us reflect on the things that distract … Continue reading basic needs, pt. deux
awake
I strongly dislike mornings. If I am awake early, it is purely strong black sludge in a mug that makes me appear human. Which means I am a night owl. I love the quiet of night, and if you look at the time stamps of when I post you will notice a pattern of time … Continue reading awake
reasons
It’s too expensive. It takes too long to get there. You have to use translators. The money would be better spent on helping orphans than sending you to travel there for a week. You name it, I’ve heard it regarding the reasons NOT to travel to Russia, and spend time with our kids over the … Continue reading reasons
faithful
Doubt. Anger. Questions. We've all been there. Hell, I struggle with the whole 'What's happening here, God? What's the point?' Dreams that seemed like they were his. Decisions made that seemed like he was backing it all up and opening every door have not been what you thought it would be. Ugh. But every time. … Continue reading faithful
settle
Jesus Culture has this song called, ‘I Won’t Settle’ by Nate Ward. Recently it’s been playing on repeat through my head…ironically, even before I started my Lent journey of blogging a word from Rethink Church’s 40 days of photos. This word kept sticking with me, because I think we settle for things in this life … Continue reading settle
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