Refugees. This word has lit up my Facebook feed. It incites anger and fear from both sides of the political party system in America. I have friends that fall on every spectrum of the political system: extreme right, extreme left,…

One of the greatest fears that I have is public speaking. I have a lot of pride and like to have it all together, or at least appear that I do. I am terrified of making a fool out of…

On facebook i recently posted an article about how we need Africa more than Africa needs us. Here I have learned so much about joy in simplicity and thankfulness when it seems like you don’t have anything to be thankful…

I have aver learned so much this past month. God has been growing me in peace, patience, humility, and grace. He has taught me to rely on him because I can’t and shouldn’t do it all in my own strength. …

This month has been quite the challenge. The spiritual atmosphere is heavy. The only time I have stopped sweating is during my shower. Teaching English is really hard. Living in community is hard. Missing home is hard. But this month…

I left the United States 60 days ago, and already my Instagram is filled with beautiful pictures of amazing things that I have done. My squad has gone bamboo rafting, rode elephants, pet tigers, climbed waterfalls, gone cliff jumping, relaxed…

Dear John, I see you. You’re here searching. You’re here to fill emptiness. You know something is missing, but you’ve never known what. It’s just this dull ache that never seems to leave. You have spent your days here trying…

All girls are princesses. Little girls should grow up hearing how beautiful and loved they are. They should feel special no matter what they look like or how smart they are. They should know their true worth. Unfortunately for many,…

This week has been hard. The thoughts “I just want to go home”, “I want a different team”, and “all I want is a couch and Netflix” have all passed through my head multiple times. I miss hot showers. I…

Lets talk about oatmeal. I hate oatmeal. It is one of the very few foods that I absolutely despise. The texture and smell make me want to throw up. If I come to your house and you serve me oatmeal…