I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you … Read more about Temples of Stone and Flesh
Gentle Whispers in a Brilliant Storm
I adore long car rides. I especially love when the car is quiet and the landscape spreads before you like a peacock showing off his feathers. That’s what the road to Alba Iulia reminds me of, … Read more about Gentle Whispers in a Brilliant Storm
Entitled to Bright Places
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces … Read more about Entitled to Bright Places
Interruptible
I was really looking forward to Sunday. It had been a long week of ministry, and I was physically and emotionally exhausted. What better place to be filled up than at church? My squamate and I … Read more about Interruptible
Pandemic of Hope
“We want to build the church around the people and not the building,” Raul said. “The Romanians, we hear the word “church” and think rules and glass windows and … Read more about Pandemic of Hope
Craiova
We stepped out of the van bleary-eyed and starchy-mouthed into the dark street. A group of locals stood smoking nearby, greenish-sliver smoke leaking out from their mouths and between their fingers. … Read more about Craiova
10 Things My Squad Has Learned Since September 11th
The Squad Meeting Point looks and smells like one of the houses we had to clean up during Samaritan’s Purse. Sleeping bags, papers, socks, chargers, Marrissa’s bag of Flamin’ Hot … Read more about 10 Things My Squad Has Learned Since September 11th
The Tangelo Tree
A tangelo tree takes up about 80% of their backyard. He said it lost about half of its crop in the storm, but that cleared the way for the remaining fruits to grow bigger and sweeter. I’ve never … Read more about The Tangelo Tree
Day in the Life: Samaritan’s Purse
At 5am Rey’s alarm goes off. It’s a song about moving to California. You would think that something so calming would be more enjoyable to wake up to. I share a small … Read more about Day in the Life: Samaritan’s Purse
