I have been in Nicaragua for 6 months!  It is hard to believe.  Some days I feel like I just got here and know nothing of this culture or my place here.  Other days it feels as though I’ve been…

Sometimes things happen that are unfortunate and inconvenient.  The impact of these things may be big or small, but what is often overlooked is what the Lord may be showing us through them or as a result of them.  I…

My nephew Avery loves playing baseball and he has played little league for several years now.  This summer he was given the opportunity to play for the (8-9) All-Star team for his league.  This meant that most of our conversations…

Yesterday was a good day.  Some of my best days happen when I am presented with a challenge or opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and take a risk.  Yesterday was one of those days.  I do not…

A few days ago, I received an e-mail from one of the families that support me in my ministry here in Nicaragua.  They were e-mailing to check in with me, to ask how they could be praying for me, and…

If you know me then you know that I am 100% extrovert.  This has always been the case for me, but was amplified (if that is even possible) by my experiences in community during the World Race in 2012.  I…

John 13:34-35 English Standard Version (ESV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you…

Thursday morning.  This is perhaps my favorite morning of the week since I have moved to Nicaragua.  Thursday morning is when my team and I put on matching green shirts, join together for prayer, and head over to the Granada…

Last Sunday something happened here.  Two men were baptized.  Most of you, no doubt, have been witness to many baptisms.  All of which were significant in the life of the person being baptized and some which held special significance to…