Moja, mbili, tatu, . . .

That’s the sound of me, counting in Swahili, as God brings in the funds for Africa. Although I’m already far beyond my Swahili number knowledge with support! Through the gracious gifts of his servants God has given me roughly 20% of the total cost of this trip that is fast-approaching. I’m eagerly awaiting the continued

To get a mental picture:

Today I met with my friend Becca to ask her more questions about Africa. Becca has had the privilege of traveling to Africa several times, so she’s my go-to for inquiries about my up-coming trip. She pointed me to a very helpful resource: a blog written by the leader of the BJU Africa missions team.

Answer to prayer!

At the start of my Africa planning I didn’t have a lot of details worked out. But slowly they have come together, through God’s sovereign perfect timing. Just in the last week or so God has provided a ministry/missionary to partner with in Nairobi for the week we are there. The Mestlers ((here is their

Safe and sorry?

A friend shared a video clip from a sermon by Francis Chan that encouraged me today. Take a look if you want a challenge. The video reminded me that, no, planning a $4,000 trip to Africa during the month before graduate school doesn’t seem to really be the definition of safety. But I’m convinced it

Tanzania!

Where you ask? Where in Tanzania are Joslyn and I going to be learning and growing and serving for two whole weeks?! I’m so glad you inquired. We will be spending those two weeks of investment and being invested in at Tumaini Children’s Home. I’m so excited to get to partner with this ministry! I

Pray with faith, with me.

Dear friends and family, Grace and peace to you today! I am writing to you to tell you about an opportunity that God has provided for me this summer. But first, let me begin before that. For several years I’ve had the desire to go to Africa on a mission trip. However, God didn’t direct

I hope I get to see one of these in the wild next month!