Eye Surgery for Carlos
Meet Carlos. He works at Faithful Servant Missions as the Recreation Supervisor. When you visit the mission, you’ll usually see him running around with the children and a whistle. He organizes games, teams, challenges, and more for students of all ages. He gives kids a place to play safely and carefree in a community that sees […]
Today Was a Hurricane
Today was a hurricane. Literally, there was a hurricane. I would probably also say “today was a hurricane” when it was a stressful day, but that’s not what I mean in this blog. Hurricane Helene came through this weekend and wreaked unbelievable havoc on the southeast. While hurricanes are common this time of year, the […]
Today I Was Anxious
Today I was anxious. It’s been a week full of anxiety-inducing events. I felt anxious, unsure, sad, and mad all at the same time. I wonder if maybe you felt the same way? Weeks like this can bring down the morale of the whole culture. Another school shooting, the anniversary of the attack on 9/11, […]
Today I Ate Taco Bell
Today I ate Taco Bell. I ordered my favorite $3 nachos and devoured them with a side of spicy potatoes! Nachos have always been one of my favorite foods. Matt and I even served a nacho bar at our wedding! When it comes to chips, cheese, and whatever other toppings happen to be available, I […]
Today I Abided
Today I abided. I fasted and prayed as part of my Sabbath. When these three spiritual rhythms are combined, the mystery of God is on display in a way that’s hard to explain. I talk a lot about Sabbath when I teach. I share a little about prayer–mostly that it’s the weakest area of my […]
Today I Went to a Football Game
Today I went to a football game. It was my first NFL game ever! I’ve lived in the Jacksonville, Florida area for two years now, also known as Duval County. Or, more colloquially, DUUUVALLLLL! One thing I’ve noticed about living in a variety of places is the varying commitments to the sports teams in each […]
Today I Felt Nostalgic
Today I felt nostalgic. I’m not a very sentimental person, but today I felt nostalgic as I arrived home from a month in Costa Rica and began to reflect on my time there and the life I was returning home to. August is a big month for me! Matt and I are celebrating eight years […]
Tension
It took three weeks, but I finally felt a disconnect between my mind and my body. I’ve been pretty intentional about taking care of myself and honoring my limits while I’m in Costa Rica. I knew this was going to be a marathon and not a sprint. So I’ve sat out of certain activities to […]
Shopping!
One of my favorite things to watch when I’m scrolling on TikTok is how people in other countries live. Seeing locals and expats walk around their towns is so fascinating! I love noticing the differences in how life is set up, especially things like streets, transportation, and stores. So when the head teacher asked if […]
Encounter
When you go on a mission trip, to church camp, to a worship conference, or even just to regular Sunday morning service, there’s an expectation that you’ll meet with God. We should expect to encounter God through these events! But we should also expect to experience God’s love in the daily, simple moments at home. […]