As I was looking for something in Psalms the other day, I came across a note next to these verses that reminded me of a little boy, Nico, that lived at the orphanage where I served in Africa back in June 2010. The verses come from Psalm 145: "The eyes of all look to You,… Continue reading God Provides for Nico, God Provides for Us
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Anna’s Story: Part Two – Slavery – Laos
We've already journeyed with Anna through the process of being trafficked and today we venture deeper into part 2 of Anna's story which involves her actual slavery. As you can tell from previous posts, I've chosen to write this story from the perspective of someone who knows Jesus. I did this for many reasons including… Continue reading Anna’s Story: Part Two – Slavery – Laos
Could You Love Me Still? {Anna’s Story Continued}
When we last left off in Anna's story, she was beginning to realize that something wasn't quite right. As I share this week on behalf of the "Anna's" in the world, I am filled with sadness. At the same time I am filled with praise for our Protector God whose heart is one filled with… Continue reading Could You Love Me Still? {Anna’s Story Continued}
Crossroads High School Ministry: March Update
God continues to be alive and active in First Trinity's high school ministry! Here are some events and activities coming up along with ways to pray for this ministry and/or get involved. Sunday School: Why All the Suffering and What Can I Do? On Sundays we're continuing to our series on suffering and pain in… Continue reading Crossroads High School Ministry: March Update
Young Adult Ministry: March Update
Here's what I hope will be at least a monthly post about the happenings in First Trinity's Young Adult Ministry. With this post we've succeeded in making it 2 consecutive months, so there is hope! I invite you to take a moment, check out what's coming up in Young Adult Ministry and join in praying… Continue reading Young Adult Ministry: March Update
America Here I Come! {Anna’s Story – Part 1b}
Last Monday we met Anna, a 15-year old girl from Russia just doing what she could to help support her mother and three siblings. (Read the first part of her journal here.) While Anna's journal entries are fictional, what I write in them could very easily be a real life situation for one of the… Continue reading America Here I Come! {Anna’s Story – Part 1b}
The 3: February Edition – Be Bold
There is great value in occasionally stopping and reflecting on all I'm learning. Whether in my professional life, in my relationship with Jesus, in how I interact with people around me, and more. Here's February's Edition of "The 3" ... three things I've been learning lately. 1. Pray Boldly Whether I'm praying for my students,… Continue reading The 3: February Edition – Be Bold
My Friend Anna…
Today, as part of my commitment to blog for rescue, I wanted to begin telling you the story of my friend, Anna. While Anna's story I'll write about here on my blog is fictional, the events of her life are reality for many in the world. Anna's life represents one of the 27 million slaves… Continue reading My Friend Anna…
God Sighting Saturday
I cannot count the ways in which I've seen God at work in the last week, but I figured it was worth a shot trying. 🙂 In no particular order, thank you God for showing up in: 1. Peace and calm during times that could have been overwhelming and hectic 2. Friends to laugh with,… Continue reading God Sighting Saturday
Freedom Rocks!
In the month or so I've been an official Exodus Road blogger, I continue to find myself amazed at the work of The Exodus Road organization. Every single day they work to rescue people out of slavery and restore their lives! To think that there are more slaves in the world today than at any… Continue reading Freedom Rocks!
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