The True Purpose of Missions
The beauty was undeniable. Cold, rugged, isolated – and magnificent. It took a couple of hours to get there by…
Finding Strength in Adversity: Don’t Give Up
I saw this photo of stuffed animals I sent to Romania, and it caused a knot in my stomach. I…
Azizakpe: Sharing the Gospel in Remote Locations
An Island in the Volta River, Africa Azizakpe, Ada East We took a boat up the Volta River in Africa….
How Stuffed Animals Bring Hope to Moldovan Orphans
Moldova. Eastern Europe. I didn’t get to go…..but my prayers did. The missionary group I worked with was based in…
Resilience: Lessons from a Honduran Cowboy
Choluteca, Honduras He came on a horse riding down from his home in the hills near the church. Dressed in…
Empowering Children’s Leaders in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal We went to Portugal on a mission trip, and my controlling husband allowed me to go on this…
Cultural Codes: Building Trust in Missions
Lesotho, South Africa. I was certainly not a fashion plate! In America, I try hard to look presentable, especially when…
The Power of Persistence in Sharing the Gospel Message
Lesotho. South Africa. I was the lucky one. This young girl had been told about Jesus many times. Her mother…
The Resilient Basotho: Building Faith Amidst Challenges
Lesotho. South Africa. They were so proud. The Basotho people of Lesotho had worked so hard on their church. They…
How the Jesus Film is Changing Lives in Biriwa, Ghana
Biriwa, Ghana. What do I look forward to on each short-term trip? Showing the Jesus Film. The Jesus Film is…