Beca 2 Brazil

       Preparation is the key to anything. It has been said that failure to prepare is preparing for failure. And yet, preparation can feel so overwhelming at times. As I am writing this, I am taking a break from the hours of phone calls I seem to make a day, calling what seems like thousands of pastors. I am finalizing my display board, printing prayer cards and packing for my upcoming trip. It is all so exciting and at the same time, so surreal. Starting in August I have a trip to the Midwest coming together, then I’ll swing up to New England and then come back down to Maryland and probably stay in the area until after the holidays. It’s crazy to think that I have 8 meetings lined up already! I’ve only been calling pastors for about a week so far. God is really showing Himself real to me in mighty ways already and I can’t wait to see how He works in the future.  This week, my brother has been in town, hence I am writing late. It has been so good to see him and...

I am officially one of the newest members of the BIMI missionary family!  What an exciting week it has been. All of us candidates had the privilege and opportunity to sit in classes, under the wisdom of veteran missionaries from around the world and be taught practical information to help us both on deputation and on the field. If I had to pick a favorite class or teacher, I could not. ( I do know the finance class went a little over my head though lol…). Having served with my parents with BIMI as a child, I was blessed to have previous experience with most of my teachers and mentors here at the mission. Each and every person serving here, be it the directors or whomever, means the world to me. The spirit is one of encouragement and service. How many times would someone offer assistance or advice when they saw it was needed ( and with me that is often).  The uplifting spirit of kindness abounds with everyone here and overflows into the lives of those they are partners with. It...

How could anyone explain in words, the fear of starting something new? The thrill of knowing its right, the excitement of the adventure, or the anxiety of uncertainty. How could I put on a page all of the emotions flooding my mind and soul?  As I write (dictate) this weeks blogpost, I am driving down to Tennessee for candidate school at BIMI. I have dreamed of this moment my entire life almost, and to be on the cusp of being there is so exciting. True, I have a long road ahead before I get to Brazil, and no, it wont be easy, but I am there. I can start now, finally.  This week I have paused to consider Abraham and his journey of faith. He and Sara were called to go…. They didn't even know where, just to go. I couldn’t begin to imagine the anxiety that must have risen up in them at times. I for one am super prone to over-planning, and the need to feel like I am in control. I can’t imagine being told to just leave home and not know where to go. How much faith and trust Abraham h...