Freely Give

This past July, I embarked on my first ever overseas mission trip--to Arad, Romania. Thanks to a wonderful missionary couple from our home congregation (who also happens to be among our family's "adopted grandparents"), I was able to travel with them to volunteer as a teacher for the World English Institute (WEI) campaign, which was…

Midsummer Reflections: Finding God in the Busy Seasons

I woke up to the bright sun shining through my window. I made the bed, donned some comfy clothes, and headed to start the coffee. Meanwhile, I let the dog out and opened the window to let in a pleasant breeze. I grabbed my Bible, journal, and pens, curled up on the couch with my…

Midsummer Reflections: Outside Myself

Children and teenagers are the focus of VBS, and that’s one of the reasons why I love this endeavor. Having gained more experience in working with kids in different areas over the past couple of years, it has become one of my favorite things. I love seeing their eyes light up when they learn something…