Lessons From a Short Term Missions Trip

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Lauren is one of those people that everyone needs in their life: solid. Strong. Caring. Thoughtful. And she would one day like to meet Richard Simmons. I was only there for two weeks, but the time was enough to make one […]

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I Didn’t Know it Would Hurt

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Lo is an chaco-wearing adventure lover who is actively involved in her local Chi Alpha. She has a heart after God and loves finding His presence all over the world. As I got out of my chair to dance, I knew […]

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You’re Looking Green

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Angelyn is an amazing encourager who split her growing up years between Europe and the United States. She loves a good book and a cup of tea, but would happily give up both just to give you a hug. This week […]

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Carried Continually

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Casey is one of those amazing people who has allowed herself to be shaped, stretched and formed by God in a life lived across the world. She and her husband have two beautiful children and pastor in Wisconsin. In one chapter […]

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The Cost of Discipleship

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Symphony rocks hard at life whether she’s journaling in a coffee shop, instagramming pictures of subway stops or leading worship at her church. Since graduating with a degree in International Relations in 2013 she’s been splitting life between the bustle of […]

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Creepy Airplanes and Children’s Books

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Collin is a warm-hearted student at a school in Virgina. He loves reaching out to people who need a friend, and God is taking him great places. Three and a half years ago I met Jesus at a Chi Alpha retreat. Jesus […]

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Jesus is Calling

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Blake is a passionate young man, whose life is a testimony to God’s power of transformation. You can read more about his story here. The calling. The mission. The frontlines. These are an invitation by the Lord Jesus to all of those […]

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When the Call Feels Like a Burden

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Katlyn never stops singing, whether she has her guitar in hand, or not. She makes sure she keeps an extra pen in her pocket, so that she can jot down whatever comes to mind. New Jersey is the place she calls […]

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Listening in Humility

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Collin is a warm-hearted student at a school in Virgina. He loves reaching out to people who need a friend, and God is taking him great places. We were rushing down a crowded sidewalk to catch a bus, but that didn’t […]

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Power in His Name

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Mari spent a year of her life doing mission work around the world. She currently lives in North Dakota and is pursuing a degree in social work. She is a creative genius with a big imagination, and has a growing collection […]

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