Looking back on the last few days I feel that the Lord decided to bless me beyond anything I could have imagined. I keep envisioning God talking it over with Jesus as they planned out this time, smiling with excitement as they were getting ready to give me this gift.  It says in James “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” I have received from the Father of lights a gift specifically and masterfully wrapped.  My team and I had a chance to visit the girls home which just opened up (this home is through ASHA...

My God is not made from wood, painted various colors, and shaped by humans. My God made the wood, created the colors, and formed the hands of man. (Genesis 1-2; Psalm 96:5-6)   My God is not restricted by race, geography, or gender. My God sees all people as equal, in spite of who or where they are. (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11)   My God is not locked behind bars, only accessible on certain days. My God is freedom, forever accessible and approachable. (Hebrews 4:16; 10:22)   My God doesn’t demand worship out of ritualistic acts and static motions. My God longs for worship...

Many are the plans in the mind of the man but it is the purpose of the Lord that will Stand.  Proverbs 19:21 Lacking any huge revelations from the Lord, and having been in Kolkata for a while now I feel like it’s appropriate to share where I’m at with the Lord and some of what’s happening with me. I’ve found myself needing to rest in this proverb and the truth that it tells. See, I’ve loved my time here in India. I have been accepting each day here as a gift. I’ve been able to see new things, meet new people, and have learned much from the Lord. I...

A few days ago we took a trip to a nearby village. We haven’t made too many village trips so far and none of us knew quite what to expect. We were welcomed in by the one christian family in the area and we waited for people to come. When we started our own version of a service a few began to look weary. But one man caught my attention. He sat in the back of the crowd hanging on each word that was said. He sat with one leg pulled into his chest and his chin resting on his knee. His shoulders sagged with the weight of the work he had done earlier in the day. His eyes just looked...

In an attempt to entertain ourselves during a full day of sermons and speakers spoken in a language that sounds like gibberish to me, a few of us girls started to play ‘would you rather’ and we came to choosing between becoming blind or deaf. It was a difficult decision and it took a lot of internal debate. A couple days later and I’m still thinking about which one I would pick. This morning I woke up to the sound of birds, and life beginning just outside the window. Then someone put on music and we got ready for the day worshiping through the songs. Then during church...

Our first few days in India have been full of excitement, new people and new friendships. We are spending our time together and with the kiddos. We are getting to know each other better and seeking the Lord. This morning during service I stumbled upon the verse Jeremiah 31: 33 in it the Lord declares “I will put my law within them and I will write it on their hearts and I will be their God and they will be my people.” It’s not hard to see how God has written in their hearts and made them a new people. Among the idols a few have found truth and it’s inspiring to see...