Rolling With Faith

GuatemalaMy birthday is coming up in July, and lately I’ve found myself reflecting on how different life looks than I thought it would. I’ve dreamed about missions for most of my life. What I didn’t expect was that one day I’d actually be living it. And I certainly didn’t expect the path God would use to get me there. I didn’t expect a trip to Malawi to open doors I never sa...

Director Stalin receiving full ownership of St. Patricia's on behalf of Shine MalawiSometimes God answers prayers in ways that leave you shaking your head and smiling. Last week marked a huge milestone for Giving Basics and Shine Malawi. Through God’s provision and the generosity of many faithful supporters, Giving Basics was able to help complete the payoff of St. Patricia’s ...

When Life Is Good, Leaving Is HardFor the past two years, Warsaw, Indiana has felt like a deep breath from God.After living on the road for three years, settling down here felt unfamiliar at first. But somewhere along the way, this town became more than a stop on the map. It became a place that held us. A place that stretched us. A place that reminded us what comm...

Has Fear Become Our New Normal?Since having the opportunity to experience overseas missions, I’ve noticed how loud fear feels in America.Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll see it.Fear of governments.Fear of violence.Fear of sickness.Fear of the future.Fear of “what if.”Fear of losing comfort.Fear of losing control.I live it. I understand it. I'm affected by it.We li...

We spent time with kids all throughout the trip. At Casa Aleluya. At three feeding programs one in Santa Lucia, one in La Pinada, and the newest one in El Tablon. At a brand new elementary school Colegio Cristian Senderos de Luz. After some of the heavier days we had, being around the kids honestly, the atmosphere just lifted. They always pulled us in—football (soccer), laughter...