Blog

23 Nov

We have been privileged to train and disciple Coach Georges as a part of our ministry with Sports Friends. Georges has implemented the training he received through Sports Friends. He understands the impact of sports in a young person’s life and how to use sports...

23 Nov

I pulled into the parking lot. It was dark. I had never been up this early by choice. I sighed and turned off the car. Making sure I had everything with me that I needed, I got out of the car. The smell of construction,...

14 Jan

If you grew up in the 1990s you probably remember the song “Waterfalls” by TLC. Don't go chasing waterfalls. Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to. This song shared an important message about avoiding the things in life that lure you into...

04 Aug

No, this is not the beginnings of a horror story, but for a moment we were feeling like we might be in the middle of one. Our friend Jessica spent two months with our family, helping out with watching our children while we focused on learning...

02 May

The months turned to weeks and have now turned to days. On May 21st we will be getting on a plane and moving to Kenya, East Africa for 3 years. In my time of rest and quiet it starts to hit me, “I’m moving my...

21 Mar

I Samuel 2:3 (ESV) “Talk no more so very proudly, let no arrogance come from your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” “Watch out for Killer!” Her owner called to me as I rounded the corner on...

08 Dec

The encounters were becoming more frequent. She was the sneaky type, loudly letting the entire neighborhood know she was uncomfortable with my presence but quieting down the closer I got. But it was when my back was turned that she would charge making the fiercest,...

20 Nov

If you answered “yes”, you might not want to read this. I enjoy a good debate, and I enjoy hearing the different views people have on a variety of subjects. This has led me to spend a bit too much time on social media. Lately though,...

06 Jul

So after watching the women's World Cup soccer game final, I had a stream of thoughts pour in. While we were celebrating, the Japanese were literally in tears. (Please understand i am NOT saying we should not rejoice.) I just began to put myself in...