The Benefits of Being Covered by Prayer

African Missions

As I count down the final days before my mission trip to Africa, one might think I would be nervous. After all, earlier I started having panic attacks. I am definitely outside my comfort zone with this adventure for many reasons. Travelling in a huge truck over rough...

Calling All Prayer Warriors!

African Missions

I’ve had a tough few weeks with more irons in the fire than I can effectively handle. But what should I give up? My mission work? Serving my home church? My job? Serving my family? Serving my home community? Serving my work community? I’ve also been plagued by...

Would You Be A Bold Witness?

African Missions, devotional

A stranger stood in front of me at an event and ranted, “You should be fired!” She shouted. My jaw dropped. When she stopped spewing venom, I asked, “What services are we not offering that you’d like to see.” She stepped back and scorched me with a hateful look. “It’s...

Kenya Mission Schedule

African Missions

Many have asked me about the schedule for our Kenya mission trip, so I’ve written a rough outline of how we’ll spend our time. About five days will be spent travelling, three days on the mission field and two days resting or touring. There’s a reason the Tharaka are...

Still Going to Kenya?

African Missions

It’s not often I watch the news, so I was unaware of the attack on the students in Kenya when I entered church last Sunday morning. So the question, “Are you still going to Kenya?” caught me off guard. “Of course,” I replied. “Why do you ask?” “Have you seen the...

Pack Light – Buy Local

African Missions

If there’s one thing I’ve learned when planning a mission trip, it’s to pack light. On our first venture to Africa, we purchased everything we’d need for our Bible School in the U.S. This included: snacks, t-shirts to give away, crayons, coloring pages, etc. We used...