The wet droplets hit the ground In a Cadence. A bird chirps. Spring, Again. The aforementioned tree Dripping As winter melts away into New life. The light… Read more ““The lifecycle of a leaf””
A Time to Mourn
I didn’t grow up observing Lent. I remember learning about it around high school because I lived in an area with many devout Catholics who came to… Read more “A Time to Mourn”
What NOT to say to a missionary.
For many expats it can be a daunting task to return to one’s passport country. Whether it be for a weekend or a permanent move home, many… Read more “What NOT to say to a missionary.”
Missions and Singleness
Recently I was asked to write a couple of paragraphs about being single on the mission field. Several long paragraphs later I found that I had more… Read more “Missions and Singleness”
O Holy Night
Amidst the most unexpected year, we have finally reached advent. A season of expectation. Have we perhaps been in a prolonged season of expectation in 2020? This… Read more “O Holy Night”
Savoring Well
I am nearing the end of three years of being an RA at an international boarding school and to say I am feeling sentimental would be an… Read more “Savoring Well”
Here I am, Send Me
“Here I am! Send me.” – Isaiah 6:8b Here’s your classic missionary verse. One that lights a fire in one’s soul and almost gets your feet moving… Read more “Here I am, Send Me”
The Heart of a Young Missionary
When I decided to be a missionary I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It’s crazy to think of the little 3 year old… Read more “The Heart of a Young Missionary”
Making a Connection
We made it to January, which is a really cool month for a few reasons. 1: January marks the beginning of a new year, full of hope… Read more “Making a Connection”
Lead From Right Here
Lately, I haven’t felt like myself at all. In college I had a professor tell me that my name means joy. In fact, he even began calling… Read more “Lead From Right Here”
Under the Lights 