Author: Adventures

On this two month adventure to the Philippines, I wasn't sure what to expect. I did have the expectation for God to change my heart and reveal more of himself to me. Before leaving home, I wasn't sure how to best prepare my heart for this trip. The Lord knew though. I'm reminded of the quote by William Carey, a past missionary: "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." I surrendered this summer to the Lord to attempt coming to the Philippines to do greater things than Jesus. While abiding in him, I came here expectant in the Lord. I've learned...

On this two month adventure to the Philippines, I wasn't sure what to expect. I did have the expectation for God to change my heart and reveal more of himself to me. Before leaving home, I wasn't sure how to best prepare my heart for this trip. The Lord knew though. I'm reminded of the quote by William Carey, a past missionary: "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." I surrendered this summer to the Lord to attempt coming to the Philippines to do greater things than Jesus. While abiding in him, I came here expectant in the Lord. I've learned...

A question that has been asked as a sarcastic joke between some teammates and I. Our response .. Genesis 1:27, "so God created man in His own image..". As we laugh over our typical Christian answer I begin to think why am I the way I am?  A struggle I've been dealing with this trip is the personality God has given me. I have been given feedback from teammates, that I seek attention from those around me and I come on too strong sometimes. As hard as this is to receive, I have been learning that this feedback is truthful and given out of love.  So why am I the way I am, why...

A question that has been asked as a sarcastic joke between some teammates and I. Our response .. Genesis 1:27, "so God created man in His own image..". As we laugh over our typical Christian answer I begin to think why am I the way I am?  A struggle I've been dealing with this trip is the personality God has given me. I have been given feedback from teammates, that I seek attention from those around me and I come on too strong sometimes. As hard as this is to receive, I have been learning that this feedback is truthful and given out of love.  So why am I the way I am, why...