It was summer 2002. My youth group trekked down to a border town in Mexico to serve with Adventures in Missions for one week. I don’t remember what we did that week, but I remember … Read more about Thank You, Adventures
Chronicles of a Road Trip (part II)
Asheville, NC On the first night of our journey, I was able to fulfill another dream. My team brought a cajón (box drum) and a djembe (African drum) to downtown Asheville, and jumped in to a … Read more about Chronicles of a Road Trip (part II)
Chronicles of a Road Trip
Project Capstone Trip. Our final assignment at The Center for Global Action - Worship Track! I piled into a van for two+ weeks with nine teammates to engage in evangelism, serve in outreaches … Read more about Chronicles of a Road Trip
Days of Silence
Silence is a discipline. I am a relationally-oriented to person, and it is hard for me not to greet someone when they enter a room! It just feels awkward not to go through with the general social … Read more about Days of Silence
Fulfilling Dreams
Dream #1: To gain more experience worshiping through dance. Last Monday, along with five other women, I performed this dance as a prayer. I could've danced all day! Dream #2: "That my … Read more about Fulfilling Dreams
What I learned from a Jungle-man
At first glance, he appeared to be an average man, with an unassuming demeanor and quiet smile that told you he was more than happy just to be in your presence. But upon taking a closer look, … Read more about What I learned from a Jungle-man
Things that happen in Gainesville…
Puppies! It was probably around 10:15pm, and most of us were headed to bed when Sandra tore out of her room. “Willow is giving birth!” My other housemates and I … Read more about Things that happen in Gainesville…
A Letter to Life
For years, I’ve struggled to comprehend what “life to the full” can look like, here on earth. The life that Jesus promised in John 10:10: I came that they may have life, and … Read more about A Letter to Life
A day in the Life
Monday morning. Note: Two days per week, our CGA class splits into three different “tracks” (Worship, Field Leadership, and Liberation/Human Justice Issues) for practical application … Read more about A day in the Life