This is a long one, but hang in there with me. I want to tell you about my mom. Wow, what a woman. I wish you could have met her. My mom loved the Lord in both really simple and passionate … Read more about On Grief
“Um, Deborah…What do you actually do?”
"Um, Deborah... What do you actually do?" This is the question one of my team leaders posed as we stood in the dinner line amongst the 50 new people I am leading, sweating in the heat and the … Read more about “Um, Deborah…What do you actually do?”
2017 in Lists
I've been behind on my blogging game. I have 6 different blogs started in the notes on my phone. Sometimes it feels like if I start sharing the stories and lessons, I'll never be able to stop. But I … Read more about 2017 in Lists
Fear of Commitment: from the perspective of a Christian Millennial
As my half-marathon training grows in vigor and length, listening to podcasts is my new combative measure to runner's boredom. One topic I find fascinating is the study of generational differences - … Read more about Fear of Commitment: from the perspective of a Christian Millennial
Say Something
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; … Read more about Say Something
Lessons Learned at Training Camp (Round 3)
In the middle of a sticky and sweltering southern summer, over 250 college-aged men and women gathered in the woods of northeast Georgia for Gap Year Training Camp. This group of passionate young … Read more about Lessons Learned at Training Camp (Round 3)
Look at Me
“What is the Lord asking you to do?” one of the Guatemala base staff asked me abruptly as a group of us grabbed lunch at a cafe in Antigua. “What is He calling you into? Because I … Read more about Look at Me
Hard, but Good
“for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree … Read more about Hard, but Good
#26for26bucketlist
I know, I know - my birthday was over a month ago. But since my birthday card from my dad JUST arrived this week, I think it's okay that this is a bit overdue. I am only now getting used to telling … Read more about #26for26bucketlist
