“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 It’s been a painfully long time since I wrote a blog post. Oh how I’ve missed you all (I hope you’re out there!). You… Read More Life’s Tough, Wear a Helmet
As I’ve shared with friends and family about my time in Romania, it always goes back to the kids. While I have had lots of experience with kids, the bonds that were formed were different than I’ve ever experienced. They were based on facial expressions, physical touch, and sometimes a feeling that God truly brought us… Read More Beautiful Faces From Romania
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 There is no way for me to sum up my experience in… Read More Post Romania-I Am Not the Hero
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 This week the Lord has shown me that my life and this world is full of beauty if I take the time… Read More Beauty is Where You Find It
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and HE will act.” Psalm 37: 5 The trip to Romania is just 12 days away, and since I’ve been home from college, it is becoming more real that this is actually happening! Our two student leaders have already been in Târnăveni for a couple of weeks… Read More The Star of the Show
As I continue to prepare for my trip to Romania (54 days!!), I am doing what I can to understand their country, their culture, and what it will take to relate to these people. Since YOU, dear reader, are “going” with me, through prayer and support, I think it’s only fair that I share with you… Read More Where are We Going?!
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious JOY, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8-9 The title of the sermon at my church… Read More EE-TAOW! “It is True!”
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 The Lion King was a staple growing up in our house. There was a period that… Read More A Part of His Story
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I don’t like asking for help. It takes 5 minutes of a mental pep talk to force myself to raise my hand in lecture to ask a professor a question. I appreciate chivalry, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes I… Read More Learning to Serve and Be Served
“For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:24-25 As followers of Christ, we are to live our lives according to His will. I… Read More What’s For You Will Not Pass You
