A real community response has to be co-transformative
Jesus came down to Earth for more than 30 years. He came to live with us and do life with us and leave the Earth, changed Himself. By His model,
Boundaries are important. Even God has boundaries.
I have a hard time saying “no” to things. I’m a fixer…. of people and processes. And, I’m pretty resilient through that process of fixing (see previous post). [or at
We do what we see modeled.
I LOVE to throw a party. And, I’m pretty good at it. It comes naturally, but it also comes because I’ve watched my mom do it. She’s a natural hostess.
He uses uncomfortable situations, such as an anxiety-driven sorority rush, to connect us with people that He knows we need.
As a freshman at Carolina (Go Heels!), I was surrounded by friends from high school and new friends in my dorm. My college roommate was (and is) one of my
He uses our heartbreak, hurting and pain to create an intimacy with Him where He shows us the world through His eyes. Our hearts learn to break for what breaks His.
Recently, I spent a week with a senior leader from my team, traveling through Europe. We spent a lot of time in meetings, but also on planes, trains and in
He gets what He wants. We are not powerful enough to mess up His plans for us.
About a year and a half ago, I felt the Lord really putting on my heart that he wanted me to learn more about Him. More than what I was
Sow the seeds of the Gospel and let the Holy Spirit continue the work.
Leena laughs at you when you ask her what her plans are (for the day, for the week, for ServeTrust). In one of my many question-peppering conversations while on the
Teach people to fish. And to depend on Him. He is all we need.
I spent more than a decade working in international development. In those years, I learned how to help in the developing country context…. and, what can be destructive. Essentially…. in
Train up and empower others to be His disciples alongside you. We all have our own unique gifts. Let’s use them to glorify Him, together.
When I lived in DC, I had the opportunity to learn about myself and grow….A LOT. Honestly speaking, I didn’t have a choice. Part of it is just what happens
Trust. It’s fundamental to sharing the gospel.
God has a funny way of teaching us what He wants us to know and understand. With me, He has really wanted me to understand the role of trust, connection