I mentioned in part one how we can only love (even love God) because it is HE who FIRST loved us. We are not even capable of true love if He doesn’t love us first. It is from HIS love, that we … Read more about LOVE. A Lesson from Two Races. PART 2.
LOVE. A Lesson from Two Races. PART 1.
I have sat down to write a blog so many times. If you’ve followed along this year, you’ve noticed that my typical updates include a lesson from each month of the race and that my most … Read more about LOVE. A Lesson from Two Races. PART 1.
WHO’S HOLDING YOUR HEART? A Lesson from Georgia
I have to admit, after Azerbaijan, it was hard to open up my heart to the next country. There is a phrase we like to use on the World Race: “Love deeply and hold loosely”. It’s the … Read more about WHO’S HOLDING YOUR HEART? A Lesson from Georgia
WHY WE’RE HERE. A Lesson from Azerbaijan.
I had only gotten a glimpse of Azerbaijan during my first round with the World Race. We just spent a few days in the capital of Baku, waiting for a ferry to take us across the Caspian Sea to … Read more about WHY WE’RE HERE. A Lesson from Azerbaijan.
EVERY MOMENT COUNTS. A Lesson from Kazakhstan.
Yes, even on a mission trip, it is easy for me to enter into a 9 to 5 mentality. It doesn’t look the same as my routine in America. Our schedules are different every single day on this trip. … Read more about EVERY MOMENT COUNTS. A Lesson from Kazakhstan.
“THESE ARE MY GUESTS.” A Lesson from Kyrgyzstan
We were greeted by Ramida’s father with such warmth as he turned back to us from the front seat of his car. In the little English he knew, he exclaimed, “Welcome to Kyrgyzstan!” And … Read more about “THESE ARE MY GUESTS.” A Lesson from Kyrgyzstan
WALK BY FAITH. A Lesson from Mongolia.
***My teammate, Molly, made an awesome video about our time in Mongolia! Watch it HERE! Mongolia was a wild ride. So many awesome mountaintop, faith-building experiences … Read more about WALK BY FAITH. A Lesson from Mongolia.
Forgive Me
I’m writing this blog to my mom. I’m writing it to my brothers and all of my family. I’m writing it to my church body at home. To every person I’ve ever called my friend. To my … Read more about Forgive Me
JOY IN THE JOURNEY. A Lesson from China.
If you are anything like me, then the idea of an hour long commute is probably making you exhausted just reading about it. But this month in China, Papa has been encouraging me to make the most of the … Read more about JOY IN THE JOURNEY. A Lesson from China.