I’ve been a Christian for so long, that I barely remember the moment it happened. I never struggled with believing that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, the virgin birth, that God is three … Read more about Perfection Isn’t Pretty
What No One Tells You About Traveling Alone
Short version: It's lonely. I've seen the instagrams from strangers and heard the stories from coworkers who ventured out into the unknown solo. It sounded like the next level of travel. It sounded … Read more about What No One Tells You About Traveling Alone
Here’s why you shouldn’t finish strong
I'm learning a lot about what it means to walk into and out of seasons well. Right now, I'm about to finish my first year working at Adventures in Missions! In this year, I've mobilized hundreds of … Read more about Here’s why you shouldn’t finish strong
How To Tell If You’re Settling
"When is it okay to settle?" was the question we were pondering walking along the beach a few months back. We were both in the midst of hoping for things, and we were looking for a timeline of either … Read more about How To Tell If You’re Settling
When You Feel Like the Older Brother
If you've been in the church for at least a few months, you've heard the story about the lost son. The prodigal son. It's one of Jesus' sermons, and it's an analogy for The Kingdom of God. There are … Read more about When You Feel Like the Older Brother
A Season of Advent in January
I've been chewing on a thought lately. I'm not sure what it means or even the point of it. It's like flavorless gum that I should spit out, but I just can't. I can't shake the thought, so I guess I'll … Read more about A Season of Advent in January
A Prayer of Repentance
Jesus, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I've treated you like a consolation prize. I'm sorry that I've decided to run the race, but settled for the fact that all I expect to win is a participation … Read more about A Prayer of Repentance
The Lollipop Story
In July of 2012, I was on my first mission trip, a Cru Summer Project in Durban, South Africa. We spent the month doing the typical things you think of when you hear "Mission trip in Africa." We had a … Read more about The Lollipop Story
