I remember the very first time I stepped onto Bangla Road. It was in the middle of the afternoon under the hot, blazing sun, with humidity that made the air thick and sticky. The street was dirty and crowded with Thai people and tourists. The power lines hung in front of all the buildings to add more chaos to the street. A rank smell of sewage and muck invaded my nostrils. I was overwhelmed by the amount of people scattered about the streets offering me massages, boot-legged movies, fruit, street food, custom made suits, and various other clothes. I walked down the road struggling to focus...

This is on behalf of my whole team. It was brought to our attention that we hadn't writtin a blog of the gritty day to day ministry that we do here so here's an explination. I hope this answers more qestions then it creates. 🙂 Here's the break down.  An average day here at SHE in Thailand. 8:30 AM – Bible Study with the staff, Thai's and everyone else. 10:00 AM – Team time. Consisits of a few different things, changes every now and then. 12:00 PM – Lunch! mmmm! Thai food made by SHE staff. 1:00 PM – Prayer walking/Manual Labour. Dependin...

Here I am sitting in my top bunk with a fan on me. Quite content, it's quiet (which is turning into a rarity) and for some strange reason I am very much enjoying the peace and quiet.  (plus I had an iced coffee earlier which brightened my day :D)   I know it's been three weeks since I've written on here but I haven't felt led to share anything particular. I could share an average day. I could give some "You know you're in Thailand when…" facts. I could tell some interesting culture stories. I could share my walk with God. Or I could...

It has always been a dream of mine to be an amazing singer. I so badly want to be able to sign with such beauty that it brings chills to me. I have prayed plenty of prayers asking the Lord to give me a beautiful, angelic voice. My voice still hasn’t gotten there, nor has my ear come into tune for that either. At training camp, when my leader told us we would be worshiping pretty much every night, I was very excited. I adore the act of worship. Worship is a time for me to come before the Lord and give him praise and adoration. Worshipping here in Thailand is not like it is back in the...

                Strength. Strong. Power. Might. Resilient. Steadfast. Fortress. Rock. Stronghold.                 The summer leading up to my trip to Thailand I had more than enough time on my hands. My favorite hobby this summer was working out. I challenged myself with hill runs, jumping squats, sprints, and time at the gym lifting weights. I love physical strength. I love watching muscles change and develop. I love how the body can be redefined and shaped by physical...

                      Brain cancer: the diagnosis that penetrated my heart three weeks ago.  I was aware my dad’s health was growing worse but I had no idea the results of his MRI would include a tumor in his brain.  I’ve talked to my parents every week since I’ve left home and my dad’s attitude has remained the same- it’s not a big deal I trust what God is doing.             When the doctor’s opened his skull last Tuesday to...