Hey there friends and family! If you've read my last blog or seen me recently, you've heard that I am an Affiliated Missionary with Adventures in Missions. My role as a missionary is Squad Mentor! … Read more about POV: Mentoring P Squad at Training Camp
Aiming to Live a Fully Leveraged Life
Hey hey friends and family! Welcome back to the blog, it's been a minute! Since my last post from Swaziland, our team served in South Africa, our squad returned to the United States for debriefing, … Read more about Aiming to Live a Fully Leveraged Life
Feeding My Starving Children
Last month, our squad had an all-squad ministry month in Eswatini. We stayed at the Adventures in Missions base in Nsoko. Each day, we would split to 4 different Care Points, so my team was partnered … Read more about Feeding My Starving Children
Around the World
I recently played a game with my little friend Ruby Swan called "Around the World". You might remember the rhyme from playing with your classmates at recess or your neighborhood friends. It starts out … Read more about Around the World
I found the Treasure!
It's worth it. This time last year, I was in Elbasan, Albania. That week was one of the most challenging weeks of the race. There was conflict mediation, my brother got home from his deployment, … Read more about I found the Treasure!
Favor in the Unfavorable Moments of Life
God's favor is on his children in every moment. He withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly. So how is it that his people still face so many unfavorable moments in life? This question is … Read more about Favor in the Unfavorable Moments of Life
Life at The Backpacker Hostel
During our time in Vietnam, Team Naya lived in a backpacker's hostel and partnered with local believers in their ministry. Our month consisted of many impromptu and random opportunities to serve and … Read more about Life at The Backpacker Hostel
A Christmas Letter to You…
To my friends and family, Merry Christmas! This year, Christmas means more to me than it ever has. I'm writing this letter to you from a hostel in Vietnam as we get ready to go to dinner at the … Read more about A Christmas Letter to You…
Searching for a Spiritual Experience
"I'm not religious, but I consider myself spiritual. I'm searching for a spiritual experience on this trip," our new friend, Sophie, explained to us (name changed for privacy). Emmery and I had … Read more about Searching for a Spiritual Experience