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 … Read more about My New Normal
Seeing Beyond What Happened
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 … Read more about Seeing Beyond What Happened
What I Learned from a Summer of Baseball
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. … Read more about What I Learned from a Summer of Baseball
Stepping out into a Good Day
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 … Read more about Stepping out into a Good Day
Beans and Rice Monday
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, … Read more about Beans and Rice Monday
On the other side
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 … Read more about On the other side
Loving in light of . . . not in spite of
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 … Read more about Loving in light of . . . not in spite of
Thursday Morning
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 … Read more about Thursday Morning
Last Sunday something happened here . . .
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 … Read more about Last Sunday something happened here . . .