I find it curious that the first day of Lent is on Valentine’s Day. I can't think of a better way to spend a day about love than...

I was resistant to writing a blog post this week because I had a difficult week and didn't feel like I had anything helpful to share. The...

I was reflecting on how one of the motivators behind being a therapist was and is the desire to be a safe place for people. I know this...

I had several opportunities to reflect on my past this week. I have taken part of a research study by a local university since 2003. They...

I remember that it only took about 3 days in Africa for my perceived problems to fall away from my conscious. Being present with others...

I am always amazed at how the verses that stand out to me, to memorize, in the moment of choosing don't hold a lot of significant value,...

I had someone ask me yesterday what my biggest take away from Africa was. Since I was put on the spot, I didn't have time to give a...

As I recited Jeremiah 17:7-8, I had a deeper understanding of it, or maybe I saw it through a different lens. "Blessed is the man who...

The South Africans are so giving and loving. They want to bless me and I’m like "No! I’m here to bless you!" They don’t ask for anything....

Lizel was driving us into town and I noticed her handmade earrings. I commented on how unique they were. She took them off and showed me...

Lizel is a thirty-five year old South African that I met in Hennenman during my first mission trip here in March. She is single, without...

Something that has stood out to me this week is that when people get together there's a lot of gossiping. I think it’s because they...

It was so wonderful to be back in Imago Dei church for a service and to see everyone! The congregation has grown a lot since March, they...

People are hurting. They need a friend. To listen. To pray. To be with them. The Lord put on my heart that I don’t have to do extravagant...

On the 3 hour drive from Johannesburg to Hennenman this morning I passed Diepsloot. In Afrikaans it means "deep ditch". It's a densely...

No delays or cancellations! I am staying with one of the women I met when I was here in March. She picked me up from the Johannesburg...

I was lying on the church floor last night, reciting my memorized scriptures with a couple of friends. The verse that triggered an...

In ten days I will be back in Africa. I am so ready. As I sit here with the Lord, I hear Him whisper "spacious place." He led me to Job...

I asked the South Africans if there was anything that they need, that I could purchase for them here and bring with me. It has brought me...

Have I fallen asleep? Have I let this world's distractions and attacks from the enemy blur my vision? I woke this morning to a voice note...