I boarded the plane a tired mess. The week building a house in Guatemala had taken more of me mentally and physically than what I had expected. But more than anything at this moment, my soul was an emotional mess. I longed for my trip home, but yet my heart felt this heavy burden of what I was leaving behind…. Read More
building a home in the guatemala city dump community will leave you a twisted mess.
Leaving for Guatemala I was busy, stretched and frazzled. The to-do list of managing properties, answering emails, and conquering weekly ministry goals had left me stretched beyond measure. My weary mind questioned and doubted the words God had pressed upon me a year ago, “build a house.” After four trips to Guatemala, I know my heart loves the place. My… Read More
5 reasons why I’m returning to Guatemala tomorrow.
I sit here — nervous, excited, and expectant! Tomorrow I’ll board a plane and make the three hour flight back to Guatemala. Why, you ask? Mainly because when God says go and bring others along for the journey — you go. This is my fifth trip and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Because in the still of the mountains and the… Read More
when you wrestle with the meaning of what is church really all about.
Have you ever had a moment, day or even a situation where everything seems to have you questioning what’s the real meaning of “church?” Maybe you’ve been in church all your life and you’ve been hurt by others there or maybe you walked in to a new church longing to feel at home and were met with “you’re not welcomed here” looks… Read More
for days when you realize your africa is only seven miles from home.
It was a busy hot summer day that had worn my soul out to the inner most parts of my being. But yet there was something so rejuvenating about it. Many new faces had showed up longing to get a glimpse of what we do on the inner city. You know, it’s exhilarating having others step into your area of… Read More
roots, wings, and raising children to have more faith than yourself.
It’s that time of year where so many moms are being stretched in their faith. We’re loading our children up on buses, packing them out for college, or letting them drive themselves to school for the first time. It’s scary days. It’s days where moms doubt, question, and fret. Yes, we do! This year has been different for me. I just… Read More