This week Kharah, my roommate from CIU, surprised me by sending down a CD.  For a long time I have been begging Kharah to record me a CD of some of my favorite worship songs (she has a great voice!). …

This summer has been such a great time of learning and growth.  I am so blessed to have had the privilege of spending time in Galveston and Matamoros.  As the weeks go on, I realize more and more how passionate…

Things have been somewhat of a whirlwind recently.  I led a trip in Galveston two weeks ago which was great.  The group was so exciting to work with and I met some awesome people.  After that trip was over we…

This is just a small collection of pictures of what we have been up to.  Things in Mexico went great and working with a group this week in Galveston has been awesome so far.  I’ve never been so hot in…

Today we drove around Matamoros visiting the locations where groups will be working this coming week. Several youth and adults will be staying here at The Gateway this week and doing ministry around the city. One of the places the group will…

After 5 airports and about 16 hours of travel, I am back in Matamoros for the summer.  I am doing an internship at The Gateway until August 9 and will be facilitating mission trips in Matamoros as well as in…

Most of the goodbyes are over and our team is now at South Padre Island in Texas for the weekend doing debrief.  It is difficult watching this year come to a close, but I am so excited to see what’s…

(Written April 27, 2008) I think the only thing harder than staying in Mexico is going to be leaving Mexico.  It was honestly so hard to be here – good, but hard.  I can remember back to the first semester…

Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me. -Psalm 66:16-   I have been able to spend some time this week reflecting on the past eight months I have spent…