Author: Adventures

Far too often we, as Christians sit around and wonder what God’s will is.  The truth is that we are God’s will and are daily fulfilling His plan whether we realize it or not.  So many of us are completely caught up in figuring out precisely what God wants us to do and say that we end up missing many opportunities.  It’s not that complicated– if it’s in line with His heart and could or will bring Him glory, then just do it.  Don’t contemplate and pray and listen and seek advice from other Christians and not actually do anything. ...

five days before Christmas this past year, i decided to get a tattoo. it’s a picture of the Jeezus fish with the phrase “Jeremiah 29:11” under it…it’s on my right foot. since i’ve been here, i’ve had 5 opportunities to tell people (mainly children) what my tattoo actually means. it’s a GREAT conversation starter!!! it allows me an opening to share about MY God and also ask the people about their gods and their religion. i’ve talked about temples, Jeezus, bindis, the demon possessed man, friendship, love, and SO much more…all...

 This week I have been learning a great deal about community. Early this week,  I was reminded of ACTS 2:42 and 4:32- about community and the Body. Two occurances this week illustrated these verses. First, after finishing a nutrition class Wednesday, a girl invited us back into her home: a one room house with a concrete slab for a bed, dishes hanging on  the wall, a small fire pit, and a faucet. When we arrived, children scrambled and got some money together, and I was honestly a little suspicious. I had no clue what they were doing. After about 5 mintues, they came...

Teacher: a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp children. When I think of the word teacher, a few things run through my mind. My Father. Just about every Elementry school teacher I had. The few I actually liked in Jr. High and High School. My basketball coaches from the age 7 when I picked up my first ball, all the way to my senior year of high school. Just about every Sunday school teacher I have ever had. And of course my parents, pawpaw, stepdad,2nd family, mentors, and friends. Why all of them? Well…..they all have invested time in me, given me advice about life, or...

So, I’m leaving 2 blogs because i have not blogged since we have been here.. Anyways, the week started off very challenging. Teaching at the preschool is pretty exhausting but so wonderful at the same time. But afterwards in the afternoons when we walk into the slums, I feel the Holy Spirit just filling me back up more and more so i can pour it out.. So, on Tuesday, I went with Laura to a families house that she was suppose to go to, to learn how to make Chipatee (an Indian tortilla type of thing). As we take off our shoes to go inside, there is an old woman curled up siting on a...

 I wonder how so many could be in so much pain, While others don’t seem to feel a thing. I curse my whiteness and get so damned depressed, In a world of suffering why should I be so blessed? Brett Dennen, There Is So Much More     Sometimes I catch myself staring.   I’m staring at the beggar children. At the people dying on the streets. At the people going in and out of the mosques. At women with black eyes and men with cold hearts. I’m staring at the shacks people call home. At the trash kids play in. I’m staring into eyes that lack any...