It was August 1996. We'd polished off our Costa Rican lunch of chicken, rice, and black beans, and were half-way through the job interview with Seminario ESEPA. Suddenly "The Question" surfaced, first in Spanish, then in translation: "How do you know that you have had a call to missions?" Well, this could spell the end of the...

Today we experienced our 4th first day of school at BFA, and we can already see that it is going to be a great year!  At the beginning of the day faculty, staff, students, parents, and guests gather in the auditorium for the Opening Ceremony.  The seniors proudly walk in with the flags of all the [...]

I made it to Mali safe with all of my luggage! These are the cool months, so when I landed around 10:30pm the temperature was in the 90s. But the trip was uneventful, which is always a blessing. Tomorrow I will be going to the village for the rest of my time here and therefore will not have internet until I get back to Bamako or the States. So, I will...

CEF Camp in Władysławowo, Poland July 20-August 2, 2008 Two weeks along the Baltic Coast--sounds like a great vacation, doesn't it? The only thing is, it wasn't a vacation! I was responsible for these 12 girls... and it was much harder than it looks! Left to Right: Kasia, Zuzia, Gosia, Klaudia, Ola, Agata, Martyna, me, Asia, Eliza, Róża, Sonia...

Junior Teen Camp in Wisła, Poland July 5-12, 2008 This was one of the best camps I've ever been a part of. It was extremely well-organized, and there were plenty of activities and attractions to keep the junior teens (ages 11-15) busy and growing in their relationship with God. The theme for the week was Expedition for Treasure, and throughout the...