“Every man should have his day while he’s still around to enjoy it,” my Dad has always said. I find it to be the most noble of statements, and it often reminds me to encourage and exalt people when I…

Our move to Georgia was more than just a change of location – it was a lifestyle change for us as we went from large government paychecks to small ministry salaries. Some people would call us crazy for giving up…

I am happy. It’s hard for me to get those words out because I feel like in some way I’m being disloyal to my New England home, to admit that I like my new one in Georgia. I’m not a…

Summer is peak mission trip season here at Adventures in Missions, and we are in full swing! Thousands of people are out making an impact in their world – and being impacted by it as well. Here is a video…

Shh…It’s midnight, and I’m writing this blog post in secret so my husband doesn’t know about it. Because I need to tell you some things. I need to brag on Andy and the work he’s been doing here at Adventures.…

“Wait. You guys work for Adventures in Missions?! WHOA. That is so cool!” I was famous. Someone I had just met knew all about our work and looked at us with awe and reverence. I clutched my diaper bag a…

I had set the boys up with a movie, and headed out to put windshield washer fluid in my car. When I heard a voice. It was a male voice, worn and raspy. As I made out the words being…

Two summers ago, I started a garden. I had no idea what I was doing.   Andy was deployed. I had a toddler and a one-month old, and I needed a project to give me the focus to make it…

A friend recently asked why I love hiking so much. "The bugs, the sweat, the heavy pack…I just don't get it." While I admit it does sound like a real bummer of a time, there are few things I love…