We spent hours in prayer and worship amidst our time in Villeneuve knowing that without it our time would be wasted. Ministry, especially cross-cultural, must be seasoned with prayer before, during, and after. "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective" —James 5:16b. “Today we labored in prayer for hours in Villeneuve, … Continue reading Behind the Veil of Villeneuve {Photo Story #1}
Reflection
Life as a Tent Dweller
Three months ago while in Israel (yes, yes, I'm still talking about Israel) I had the chance to stay in the Negev Desert in a Bedouin tent. The Bedouins are a desert-dwelling nomadic people group. Their home is not a stationary building or a designated location. Instead, the tent is their home and they reside wherever they … Continue reading Life as a Tent Dweller
The Weight of Sin
As I stood and looked at the street alley beneath my feet lined with used needles, old pregnancy tests, cigarette butts, and empty bottles, I felt the weight of evil surrounding me. This past week I had the chance to serve with a ministry in Tel Aviv called Abundant Life. They reach out to prostitutes in Israel by providing a … Continue reading The Weight of Sin
The Offensive Church
I have a confession to make: I often live my Christian life defensively. But I don't think I'm alone in this. You see, in a world where Satan, sin, and evil run rampant, it's easy to close our eyes and cover our ears in dismay. To become defensive. How can we keep sin out of the … Continue reading The Offensive Church
31 Days of Gratitude
I've been planning to blog this past week, but haven't thought of a topic to write. But as I've often been reminded, when you don't know what to do, just start something. That's what I did and to be honest I didn't think of a topic until I was half way completed. This weekend I went home. It … Continue reading 31 Days of Gratitude
Embrace the Journey
As I sit here in my dorm room, I'm blown away by the thought that in less than a week I'll be leaving Moody and Chicago for three months. It seems like it was just the other day when I moved here; yet at the same time it feels like I've been here for so long. As I … Continue reading Embrace the Journey
A Bounded Heart 