When I first started giving things away, I thought I was signing up for a story about decluttering. Tidier drawers. Simpler mornings. Less to dust. What I didn’t expect is that letting go of my stuff would end up teaching me more about trusting God than almost anything else in my life. And it started …
I’ve been running on empty more than I’d like to admit lately. Nobody tells you how much actual energy it takes to keep showing up for the things you care about. I always thought the hard part was just saying yes—leaving the old thing, stepping into the new one. And yeah, that’s hard. But there’s …
My parents, my aunt, and I partner with a family in the village of Olosirwa, Kenya, through a Family Partners program. I want to introduce you to them—Noosiamon Murguyia and her family — because I’ve gotten to watch their story unfold, and I’m so glad to get to share it. Noosiamon wakes early every morning. …
A few years ago, I started keeping a gratitude journal. Nothing fancy. Just a beat-up notebook where I jot down a few things I’m thankful for each morning, usually with my coffee before the day gets going. Some days it’s easy. I could fill a whole page without thinking twice. Other days? I stare at …
Learning to Live With Unanswered Questions I used to think that by this stage of life I would have more things figured out. Maybe you thought the same thing. When I was younger, I imagined there would come a point where life felt settled. The big decisions would be made, the path ahead would be …
When people find out I live alone in an RV and travel by myself most of the time, they usually ask the same question. “Don’t you get lonely?” It’s a fair question. And the honest answer is: sometimes. Mostly I just get really opinionated about coffee and nobody’s around to hear it. But somewhere along …
I’ve visited Kenya before and met many wonderful families, but this trip was different. This was my second trip to Kenya, and the first time I met the family I personally partner with through Family Partners. I had heard their story. I had seen photos. I had prayed for them. But there’s something special about …
A few years ago, I sold my house, got rid of most of my possessions, and moved into an RV. Whenever people find that out, they usually have one of two reactions. “That sounds amazing!” Or… “I could never do that.” The truth is, after several years of living on the road, I understand both …
Every time I visit Kenya, I come home changed. I often board the plane thinking about what I can contribute, but I usually leave realizing how much I have received. The people I meet, the families I visit, and the churches I worship with continually challenge and strengthen my faith. The lessons I’ve learned in …
In the hills of Oloigeruno, Koikai lives with his family of five. Not long ago, they were facing the same question many families do during the holidays—how they would get through the season and what they would have. Then something unexpected happened. At Christmas, Koikai received a gift—a goat. The following year, it happened again. …