Surrendering to Hope: A Visit to the Karen

How do you tell a story? A story that’s probably already been told by dozens, hundreds, maybe even thousands? One that largely remains hidden from most? With just one voice and a few photographs? This is my attempt to tell a story. Really, it is a compilation of stories likely told and shown before, but […]

Culture. Shock. In. Staccato.

Feb 11, 1:13p In-N-Out LA Reentry. Jet lag. Culture shock. Whatever moniker you use to describe the cocktail of experiences that go on when you return from being in a foreign country for any great length of time, well, I’m experiencing it for sure. Overwhelming. That was the first word that came to mind while […]

A Thankful Heart in Chiang Rai

9:01 p.m., Night Bazaar, Chiang Rai It’s my last night in Thailand, and I’m here at the local night bazaar, finally sitting down for a late dinner. Chicken soup and 7-Up are on the menu today. I’m afraid it’s all that’s sounded good. I almost made it through my whole trip without incident until I […]

Walking in His Love

Still Early Morning, Chiang Mai So I’ve been praying a lot for the Lord to have His way during my time here. I didn’t want this to be simply a fun holiday (although much fun has been had!), but I sensed God’s leading me here to hear Him speak and to surrender each day to […]

The Power of the (Unedited) Gospel

6:07 a.m., Last Morning in Chiang Mai I’ve been thinking a lot about missions, and what it means to surrender my time, talent, and heart to the Lord to use in whatever way He wills to bring His Kingdom to the hearts and minds of all men, women, and children. Last night, I had the […]