Flash Fiction, The Adventurous Life

Dear Soldier, Do You Remember?

Dear Soldier, We don't know if you remember us or not, but we've been trying to catch your attention. No, don't ignore this letter. You aren't reading this by accident. Yes, you are a soldier, but you may have forgotten this truth. Let us explain. You were sent out into battle quite some time ago.… Continue reading Dear Soldier, Do You Remember?

The Christian Walk

How does God Speak to Us?

Maybe you've been urgently pleading with God to give you wisdom or direction on an issue or topic. Or, perhaps something interesting just happened and you aren't quite sure what God is trying to say through it or if he's trying to say anything at all. So, how does God speak to us? Should we… Continue reading How does God Speak to Us?

The Adventurous Life

God Desires to Use You!

If you are like me, sometimes it's easy to feel as if God shouldn't use us. We are too messed up, too selfish, too unknowledgeable. I can't tell you the number of times I've taken a step back and thanked God for choosing to use me even though I didn't feel like I deserved to… Continue reading God Desires to Use You!

The Christian Walk

Facts Over Feelings

In many ways we let feelings drive us on a day to day basis. We love to feel happy, peaceful, excited, and optimistic. We also love feeling valued, respected, and loved. I'm sure we all wish we could feel these all the time. Feelings are a beautiful thing . . . until we start feeling… Continue reading Facts Over Feelings

The Adventurous Life

Why Do You Fight?

Sometimes we slide into autopilot. We fall into a routine and just keep moving forward without much thought of why we are pressing forward or where we are going. This sort of autopilot life breeds dissatisfaction, frustration, discouragement, and a plethora of other problems. So let's get back to the point. Why do you fight?… Continue reading Why Do You Fight?

The Adventurous Life

Tortured for Christ

I know I claim to be an adventurer and risk-taker, but I definitely like comfort. It's so safe, easy, and requires nothing from me. I wasn't willing to go to the Middle East three months before God called me. My focus was dead set on staying in Denver with my family and friends. But God… Continue reading Tortured for Christ

Episode 11: Persevering Through Difficulty with Matt and Sophia McCann (Part 2)

In this episode, I interview Matt and Sophia McCann who focus on sharing the gospel with the Yanesha people in Peru. Matt and Sophia share about how they knew God was calling them to Peru, the difficulties they faced, how they persevered, and some of the amazing stories God brought about already just in their… Continue reading Episode 11: Persevering Through Difficulty with Matt and Sophia McCann (Part 2)

Episode 10: Respectfully Reaching Indigenous Tribes with Matt and Sophia McCann (Part 1)

In this episode, I interview Matt and Sophia McCann who are currently doing missions work in Peru. Matt and Sophia share about their challenging work of reaching natives and how they have to balance respecting the culture of the Yanesha people while also being willing to point them to Biblical truths. Check out the last… Continue reading Episode 10: Respectfully Reaching Indigenous Tribes with Matt and Sophia McCann (Part 1)

My Story

Did you Go on Any Fun Adventures in the Middle East?

My last few posts have been pretty serious and challenging, but I don't want any of you to think that my whole time in the Middle East was all hard. I had a ton of fun in the Middle East. So, I'm excited to answer this question "Did you go on any fun adventures in… Continue reading Did you Go on Any Fun Adventures in the Middle East?

Episode 9: Hilarious Stories of Ministering to Muslim Women with “Jo” (Part 2)

In this episode, I interview my good friend and coworker from the Middle East (due to security reasons, I can't share her real name). "Jo" shares about her unique experiences of ministering to Muslim women in the Middle East, as well as some of her hilarious cultural mess ups. She answers how to discern your… Continue reading Episode 9: Hilarious Stories of Ministering to Muslim Women with “Jo” (Part 2)