Hope Church is the only evangelical church in all of Craiova, Romania. What an amazing host ministry to be working with, as they are so passionate about the people here and they do everything they can … Read more about So What Does Ministry Really Look Like?
Christmas Shoeboxes; A Poem About Poverty
As a child I filled shoeboxes with Christmas gifts, toothbrushes, and ticker toys galore with my family every year. I used to wonder with delight at what joy these treasures might bring the child who … Read more about Christmas Shoeboxes; A Poem About Poverty
Window of worship
Hope Church takes place in a small conference center hidden between a bundle of other office buildings. On a typical street level, there is nothing special about this gray building. To many cars … Read more about Window of worship
The One Where the Team Leaders Leave
Today is a sad day. Goodbyes are never easy and this is no exception. When I first met my team leader, Sydney, and heard she would be with us until mid December, that parting date seemed an eternity … Read more about The One Where the Team Leaders Leave
3 ways I was reading the bible wrong
The World Race has been so good for so many reasons. One of those is that I have fallen in love with my Bible. I have always loved, studied and craved more of the Word, but now I am able to explain … Read more about 3 ways I was reading the bible wrong
Thanksgiving In Romania
I was caught by surprise when I was told that I was going to plan Thanksgiving this past week. Not because I do not like planning, (I absolutely love it) but because I did not expect Thanksgiving to … Read more about Thanksgiving In Romania
A Walk In Romania (Pt. 2): The Darker Side
Southern Romania is known as the graveyard of missionaries because very few come to stay. I did not understand the depth of the darkness in this city until I not only saw the hurt and poverty, but … Read more about A Walk In Romania (Pt. 2): The Darker Side
A Walk in Romania (Pt. 1): City Life
Europe. It is just like the movies and the tabloids. I am currently writing this while pouring from a yellow tea kettle on a red and gold bench surrounded by tall green walls encrusted with gold … Read more about A Walk in Romania (Pt. 1): City Life
Highs, Lows and (maybe) Salmonella
Here is a text I sent my mom today: “I am having the worst day. For no reason at all my computer won’t turn on- I did not drop it or spill anything on it- one hour it was perfect … Read more about Highs, Lows and (maybe) Salmonella
