Operation Christmas Child works to spread the tangible love of God by sending millions of shoeboxes full of Christmas goodies all around the world. It’s incredible. This year, we volunteered … Read more about When Trash Duty is an Honor
Will the Church rise up?
If sexual harassment is a trigger, move right along, no hard feelings. If you want to see evidence of the church rising up, keep reading. I walked into the church building for the Sunday night … Read more about Will the Church rise up?
Georgia on my mind.
I’m sitting here with my second cup of coffee on a Friday afternoon, trying to control the tears welling up as I sit and marvel at what God has done in my life (and what I know He can do in … Read more about Georgia on my mind.
The Church Without Walls: Hurricane Relief in Louisiana
The aftermath of Hurricane Delta swept through Northern Georgia last weekend, resembling a rainstorm of sorts that felt like home in Seattle, but I knew had great consequences that would reverberate … Read more about The Church Without Walls: Hurricane Relief in Louisiana
41 Books in 11 Months
This month, I would have returned stateside from the World Race. While some friends kept track of every place they slept, or how many planes, trains and automobiles they rode, I kept track of … Read more about 41 Books in 11 Months
I took 18,000+ photos on the World Race and these are my favorites.
Sometimes people say, "I can't imagine". So, how do I make them imagine? Before the World Race, I never would have told you I'm a photographer. I brought a hand-me-down, 11-year-old Canon EOS … Read more about I took 18,000+ photos on the World Race and these are my favorites.
World Race: Round TWO
I’M GOING BACK ONTO THE FIELD WITH THE WORLD RACE. The World Race has been the greatest gift, the evolution of a dream, a radical and vital act of love and transformation during the most … Read more about World Race: Round TWO
Helping the Helpers: Photos from Azerbaijan
I am a photographer. I am also a sister, friend, daughter and teammate. Lately, I found these roles are more similar than I thought. When I take a photo, I put the subject (people, landmark, … Read more about Helping the Helpers: Photos from Azerbaijan
From Mess to Message: Preaching in Azerbaijan
Welcome to honesty hour. I confess I felt completely inadequate to be on the Race. And yet, I can see the miles and miles I have grown and been stretched and was refined and came out the other side … Read more about From Mess to Message: Preaching in Azerbaijan