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Hurricane Isaac Relief

Adventures is sending Hurricane Isaac relief trips to New Orleans soon. Be an immediate responder! Click here to be the first to know when trips open. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck a blow to thousands in New Orleans, and many…

Standing Up & Saying Yes!

Late last night, mid-project, I found myself sitting on a brick path up the side of a mountain in Ecuador, and I experienced a life-changing moment with the Lord.  I want to capture it, but I’m not sure I can…

Completely Charmed by Ecuador

I typically struggle with Spanish-speaking countries. I’ve visited several (Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador), but I never fall in love with them. I wrestle with the culture and my lack of Spanish and the oldness of everything… I don’t really like old…

I’M SO HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, this is the ACTUAL TEMPERATURE in Dallas right now… As we serve among the refugee populations here, we spend most of our time outside in the blazing hot sun.  It’s a battle to drink enough water to keep up…

Little Darlings

“We’re so grateful that you’re here because I know that, in just a little while, I’m going to look around me and see you guys leading the little darlings here to Jesus…” So began our initial team meeting with Jimmy…

Listen to My Heart Beat

As I travel this summer, I will continue to post weekly ministry updates on this page.  For those of you who would like more frequent updates about my life and ministry, you can read a new story every day for…

On The Road Again…

…like I was last summer! It’s true – Today begins another busy season of project leading for me: 8 trips in 3 months.  You’ll see me in Chicago, Appalachia, Dallas, Western PA and Ecuador before I return home to Georgia…

Questions Answered

As we finish our trip, here’re some thoughts from our students…     What fears did you overcome? Getting out of my comfort zone.  Not being in a situation I was used to.  Talking to homeless people.  I barely ever…