When I was 15, I went on a mission trip to New Orleans (pre-hurricane) to minister to the people of Louisiana. I had felt God calling me to do something, to go to a mission field and serve Him. I remember telling a boy I had a crush on that I was going on this mission trip. He told me it wasn't a real mission trip unless I was going someplace out of the country. At the time, and even now, I remember thinking how ridiculous that belief was. As I was talking to a friend today, I realized how much it bothers me when people think a mission trip has to be overseas or when they think being a Continue Reading
Journey Around the World
How many countries have you visited? I've visited two countries outside of the U.S. -- Jamaica and Costa Rica. I will visit St. Lucia this summer. That's a total of three countries. That's nothing. Not compared to my friend who will be traveling to 11 -- count it -- 11 countries starting in July. And she will be doing it in just 11 months. Awesome, right? Well, there is more awesomeness. Ricci, that's my friend's name ... she isn't just going to those countries to sit on a beach or eat exotic food. Ricci will be visiting those 11 countries to spread God's Word, witness to others and Continue Reading