We were presented with an opportunity to participate in a reforestation project. When I first heard about this, I did not think I would get anything out of it and was debating whether to go. I decided to go because I didn’t want to miss out on anything. After a long walk up a big hill, we made it to our destination. I have never been so in awe of God’s creation. The mountains looked like they touched the clouds and the view was breathtaking. We planted lots of trees and knowing that we were being servants in God’s kingdom was very fulfilling. I never thought I would be able...

God’s love is a firm foundation. It’s something you can trust and know that will not crumble. It won’t leave when you you’re distant, it won’t judge, it won’t shake. It’s constant for your entire life. It’s vast enough to get lost in. Sometimes God proves His love in big, life changing ways. While in Puerto Rico, something I learned was that God will use anything to show you how much He loves you, even through the smallest of things.    One afternoon some girls and I went on a walk along the beach. My goal was to find some sort of conch...

Our team traveled from Puerto Viejo this morning and arrived safely in San Jose about an hour ago. We loved our time in Puerto Viejo and are very sad to be ending our time here, but are looking forward to being home. We are currently staying at an adorable hostel that is run by a church and will be leaving to the airport at around 4am tomorrow morning. We will let you know when we arrive safely in Atlanta!! 

Talked with the leaders this morning.  The team is doing well and they are ready to finish the final few days in Swazi strong.   The wifi has been less than reliable so the will post more blogs once they return.  

I arrived in Ethiopia with my heart ready for and expecting God to do a great work in me. Joyfully I prayed and pleaded to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Day and night I knocked on the Father’s door and begged for Him to show up in big ways. I was so thirsty for Him that soon I began to demand Him to show up on my terms. I prayed for many different specifics. I kept waiting but nothing came. Not long after I began to burn out and became extremely discouraged and even angry at God. I was unable to see why God would abandon me when I was so ready for Him-  when I felt like I needed...

WE MADE IT TO HOPEthiopia! I’m gonna live here. So, after 5ish hours in a taxi van thing, we made it to HOPE and wow, I’m gonna live here. When we first got to Ethiopia, I loved it but, when we started working with BCDO (Blessing the Children), I felt as though maybe Ethiopia wasn’t for me and that it was just gonna be a check off the list of countries I wanted to serve in, in Africa. Working in Debre Zeyit was okay but hard, hard because I felt like I was called and brought to Ethiopia for more then just hanging out with some beautiful teenage kids who already have amazing...