Jocelyn is Jude’s mother. Her husband left her nine years ago for another women. At that time, Jude was three years old and had every capability. Three years later at the age of six, Jude was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Jocelyn was told that Jude would only live until he was nine years old. He is now twelve years old. Jocelyn said that Jude used to be able to hold eye contact and respond, but he is no longer responsive and stares blankly. She is afraid he may have lost his sight because of the progression of the disease. When Jude’s symptoms progressed, Jocelyn quit her job...

Jocelyn is Jude’s mother. Her husband left her nine years ago for another women. At that time, Jude was three years old and had every capability. Three years later at the age of six, Jude was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Jocelyn was told that Jude would only live until he was nine years old. He is now twelve years old. Jocelyn said that Jude used to be able to hold eye contact and respond, but he is no longer responsive and stares blankly. She is afraid he may have lost his sight because of the progression of the disease. When Jude’s symptoms progressed, Jocelyn quit her job...

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...