January 1 – In The beginning… God
“In the beginning…” There’s something about a beginning that brings hope. Even for those that say New Years is just another day, deep inside, they know this isn’t true.
A Day in the Life of a Philippines Missionary
I know that it has been forever since I have last sent out an update. There is so much I want to share. But instead of just dumping it all on you, I figured I would give you a little glimpse into what a normal Sunday (if there is such a thing as normal) looks…
It Only Makes Sense
If you were the officer, who would you listen to, the captain or the convict?
July Missions Update
I have arrived.It has been almost exactly six months since I was first invited to join the missions teaching team at Faith Academy and I have finally arrived. One week ago today I left Turkiye to begin a 20+ hour commute (including an overnight layover) from Gaziantep to Istanbul to Manila to Caizon. I won’t…
Read It Again – The Republic
Cannot Stop
Those who know me personally know that I have an uncanny ability to answer a question truthfully yet saying something far different than what it seems. Although my words might be true, their implication is a lie…
April Missions Update
Welcome to my first-ever missions update. As some of you might have read, after eight years in Turkiye, I will be moving to the Philippines. This coming school year, I will begin a new post serving as a Bible and religious education teacher for high school students near Manila, Philippines. One of the biggest challenges…
A Fool’s Guide To Fighting And Feasting
For a fight, you want a focused force.
Are You Ready For Your Miracle
God does what He is going to do only after we have done all that we can. It is not always the case, but it is true enough to make it a rule and then point out the exceptions.
Waking Miracle
e often like to share how Jesus being fully human means He knows and can empathize with our deepest struggles. We often say this when talking about a major sickness or spiritual temptation, but to me, it also means Jesus knows our small daily struggles that make up the stuff of life.
THE RIVER WALK 