Author: Adventures

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 If God asked you to go, would you? I woke up to the sound of blaring temple music, roosters crowing, and motos passing by. The sun was crimson, just starting to peak over the tree line, and thick humidity hung in the air. Fighting serious jet lag, I walked out on the porch to take a look at the place I would be living in for the next month, and suddenly everything became real. I was in Cambodia. It’s hard to...

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 If God asked you to go, would you? I woke up to the sound of blaring temple music, roosters crowing, and motos passing by. The sun was crimson, just starting to peak over the tree line, and thick humidity hung in the air. Fighting serious jet lag, I walked out on the porch to take a look at the place I would be living in for the next month, and suddenly everything became real. I was in Cambodia. It’s hard to...

On September 1st, I arrived in Gainesville, Georgia for four days of missionary training. I was immediately hit with a wave of fear, anxiety, and the immense, personal truth… I. Can’t. Do. This. I cannot continually inflict the pain of “a bucket shower”. I cannot live without constant connection with my people. I cannot utter yet another heart-breaking goodbye. I cannot spend three months in Southeast Asia. I. Can’t. Do. This. My heart was heavy. My soul was discouraged. My faith was shaken. BUT, here’s the thing: my God is a gracious, courageous,...