God’s Goodness

07.14.2017 It’s ironic that I have no idea where to begin this blog post since I’ve been emailing my supporters/prayer warriors/donors almost everyday of this mission trip – though in part, that may be the reason why I’m having trouble. ...

Hope.

07.14.2017 Time here in North Philadelphia has been such a great experience full of equal blessings and challenges. There was one day so far that I know I’ll never forget. Our group was walking back from the day and a young man approached us with an issue regarding...

Heart Knowledge

07.13.2017 For two times per week over the past three weeks, our SMI small groups have been tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of discussing and learning from Romans 8-16. For me, this time has become a time of learning more about God’s power and plan for my...

The God Who Never Sleeps

07.13.2017 The past two and a half weeks have been incredibly rich and complicated. As a group, we’ve felt both the burden of human suffering and the glory of God that outweighs it all. Just the other night, we exited the church building to find a middle-aged man who...

“I’m Sorry”

07.13.2017 Yesterday, I saw a man overdose on cocaine. Fall to the ground. Be resuscitated. Then, refuse help. All the while, repeatedly saying “I’m sorry.” “A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, A broken and humble heart, God shall not...

“I’m ashamed of myself”

07.12.2017 Five of us stayed up late in the Church basement last night, watching stupid videos about “Neature”, having semi-deep conversations about life, and using a watermelon as a medball to do a workout.  When we finally called it a night and stepped outside, we...