In winter, Belarus is a wide, white land. The rolling fields are brighter than the grey sky above as we come across the border and drive toward Minsk. Most Belorussians speak Belorussian as a second language. Because of the past Russian occupation and relocation, their world revolves around Russian. Most of Minsk was destroyed in [...]
I watched a special on the plane about salmon. The Great Salmon Run, narrated by David Attenborough. That British guy who was in Jurassic Park. I was freaking out over the Atlantic about the greatness of salmon. They showed the masses of them in the north Pacific. Pink and grey in the cold green water. [...]
In the winter of 2009, I and fellow staff members traveled with a group of students to the East Coast. We met Chief Ken there, an open, forward-minded man who works closely with the government for the good of his tribe. He is of the Mattaponi tribe, same as Pocahontas from the stories. This photo [...]
The great thing about life is that we are never finished living it. We are never finished learning, no one ever Arrives. The seasons change, different events take form, new ideas turn into projects or travel. You spend time with friends, you meet new friends. It is a great adventure. Brennan Manning wrote how discipleship [...]
From Bird by Bird We write to expose the unexposed. If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, you’ll just be rearranging the furniture in rooms you’ve already been in. Most human beings are dedicated to keeping that one door shut. But the writer’s [...]
After two months in gorgeous, spring-filled Wisconsin and Minnesota, I returned to Texas to join up with the staff of YWAM Woodcrest. It was a sweet time of seeing friends in Minneapolis and Eau Claire. Betsy, Jodi & Eric, Brad & Kerri, Ronni, and Lisa. And it was hard to say bye to family. From [...]
There is a school in San Salvador where God is doing incredible things. Perhaps you’ve heard of other places where God is doing similar, Godly, awesome things. He’s very omnipresent. At this school, there is a group of kids who want the Holy Spirit to be with them and their classmates as much as possible. [...]
The sidewalks were full of people who are totally high, sleeping it off, walking around and talking to themselves. The days are hot, but the nights are surprisingly cool. The sidewalks are black and the neon street lights illuminate the grime, the garbage, and the people. Every Saturday, Teen Challenge members bring food, blankets, and [...]