Best Everyday Outfits for Travel
If you’re like me, part of the fun of traveling is shopping for your trip! Every new adventure warrants a new outfit. But I don’t want to waste money or fabric for travel items. I want to make purchases I can also wear in my everyday life! Traveling to Kenya in 2019, I bought a jacket […]
Tattoos
On my first trip to Costa Rica, I was surprised at how many people had tattoos! Even teenagers as young as 12 had tattoos up and down their arms. Although there are laws about how old you can be to get a tattoo, with a parent’s consent there’s really no limit. On my second trip […]
Escribo Libros
I’m writing a book! Okay, so I’ve actually already written it. In 2023 I published my first devotional book The Way of Gratitude. Since then I’ve had it in my mind to release it in multiple languages, but was never quite sure where to start. My husband and I have a friend from Burma who […]
Sanson
“That can’t be safe” were the first words that left my mouth when I saw them. They weren’t in a cage or behind a fence. They weren’t tied to a post or restrained in any way. After a morning spent walking through beautiful butterfly gardens and a sanctuary of hummingbirds in a nature park in […]
What to Wear on a Mission Trip
Would you believe me if I said clothing can hold people back from serving in missions? It’s true though. The two questions that are repeated to me most when planning mission trips are: For anyone who has served others, whether locally or globally, these are hardly the most important questions to ask! Nevertheless, they often […]
Today I Taught Spanish
Today I taught Spanish. To be more clear, I substitute taught for a Spanish class. Usually as a substitute teacher, there’s a pretty low expectation set. This is especially true when I go in to sub for a teacher or class I’ve never been in before. I’m expected to take attendance, maintain order in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Growing in Faith
On my last trip to Costa Rica, one of my favorite experiences was sitting in on the adults’ English class. The teacher, Johan, works with both kids and adults in the community. He primarily teaches English, but his classroom also houses a computer lab. Here, students of all ages learn basic computer skills including programs […]
