Strangers to Siblings
I was in a new world, surrounded by people who, at first, seemed like strangers. They spoke a language I didn’t understand, had skin that was a diff...
Little Feet Big Faith
Watching children walk down dirt roads in Africa is a beautiful and heartwarming experience. At just two years old, these little ones are al...
Contentment Isn’t About Having More
As I begin to settle in here in Eswatini, I find myself wrestling with a sense of shock at the living situations i’ve witnessed. I serve at 1 of...
Leaving Doesn’t Mean Forgetting
As I sit on the edge of my bed in a hostile in South Africa, my heart feels heavy. This past month at the orphanage has been a whirlwind of laug...
Peace In His Presence
What started as an exciting day turned into a lesson in trust, faith, and finding peace in God’s presence.It all began innocently enough: My team ...
Gratitude
So everyday my team and I go to an orphanage. We pack our sandwiches and fruit, grab some water and load up the van. The other day all of the kids g...
Love Beyond Borders
When we first arrived in South Africa I was blown away by the beautiful beaches and landscape, but I quickly learned that the real mission wasn’t ...
When We Have Jesus In Common, We Have Everything In Common
This past week at training camp I've been reflecting on how diverse the Christian community really is. It’s kind of amazing to see how many differe...
Are You Hungry For Sacrifice?
As the World Race approaches I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it really means to live a life that’s all about love and sacrifice. Yo...
Why South Africa?
You might be wondering why an 18-year-old would pack her bags and head across the world to South Africa, all in the name of serving Jesus and making...