Planning Less in the New Year
I am a planner. A big one. Planning makes me feel responsible, prepared, and productive. And yet, as the new year begins, I find myself questioning, not whether planning is good—but whether I plan too much.
We live in a culture that celebrates hurry. Busy is worn like a badge of honor. Calendars are full. Rest is postponed. Stillness is uncomfortable. Silence is awkward. If we are not producing, posting, responding, or achieving, we feel behind.
But Scripture tells a very different story!
Beholding the Beauty of Christmas
How do we not get wrapped up in the materialistic side of December? How do we let go of all that is not perfect and just be grateful? How do we rejoice in the often cold and bleak season of winter?
We do this by seeing Jesus in the season. Giving him the credit for the beauty and the good things and leaning into Him in the hard and stressful parts of the ending year. We remember the amazing gift that we have in Jesus and the hope that His birth brings to the world. Fixing our eyes on Him we choose to let go of the temptation to stress over all the temporary things that don’t matter eternally.
8 Years of Haiti
Today, November 9th marks eight years since I first stepped foot in Haiti. These last 8 years have felt like a lifetime and have flow by all at the same time. Happy Haiti-versary!
It Was A Good Year
We all have an important roll to play. Whether we are stuck at home nurturing and protecting little ones, using our computer skills to advocate. Working in the workplace to give of our earnings to ministry. Or on a plane to physically bringing the gospel and the aid to the remote places. There is room for everyone!
Visiting Haiti With A Toddler In 2025
You may be wandering what it’s like taking a toddler to Haiti in 2025. Here is a glimpse of my experience, along with some helpful tips.
When Feeling Fades
How do we, as Christians, cope with constant exposer to great need, depravity, violence, and gore? What happens when we as a society lose feeling?
The Missionary Scent
What scent are you leaving behind when you serve overseas? Is it a pleasant aroma or a prideful stench? May our serving be to others a glimpse of Heaven!
Flights Are Purchased!
We are excited and expectant for this time to see the people we have been missing. The plan is to recharge, to reset as a couple who have been burned out living in The States, and to see the progress of ministry projects in Chevri.
Autumn Bucket List
Here are some meaningful autumn bucket list ideas to make this season count.
The Married Missionary (overcoming the lie that single service is more Holy)
Naturally, when God started to work on my heart and stoke a desire in me to go on to the mission field, I wrestled with the idea of singleness. As that fiery 16 year old about to leave home, I made my choice, because in my mind it was an either or situation.
Marriage or mission field? I chose the mission field. Marriage was no longer on my radar.