Within hours of venturing into Phnom Penh, it's hard to keep smiling since the trip begins by us learning the history of Cambodia - a big part of which was the mass genocide of the people. We … Read more about More than Victims
The Road to Angkor Wat
Much to my dismay at the beginning of the week, we decided to make the six hour dirt road trek, to Siem Reap. The reason I didn't want to go: Phnom Penh had stolen my heart by the end of day one, … Read more about The Road to Angkor Wat
Hope in a Place of Death
The first day we went to the Killing Fields and to Toul Sleng (Former office S.21), both are genocide museums. If anyone has ever heard me say "I feel burdened for Cambodia" they know I mean … Read more about Hope in a Place of Death
Healing in Siem Reap
We went to the three most famous temples in Siem Reap and saw some incredible works of art. In the midst of it all, we also saw God and His creation. He showed us His rainbow, His beautiful clear … Read more about Healing in Siem Reap
Duch and Hitler… Same Same, But Different
I'm wrestling with a hard question in this post: What is the extent of God's grace and what is true justice? On the first day of the trip, the team went to Killing Fields and to Toul Sleng, the … Read more about Duch and Hitler… Same Same, But Different
The Reason God Led Me to Cambodia
After walking out of the airport to meet the team for the first time, the heat and humidity almost knocked me backwards. I felt an instance connection with everyone in our group, so I thought, This … Read more about The Reason God Led Me to Cambodia
There is Power
Darkness interweaves itself through the streets of Phnom Penh. I see trash, dirt, homelessness, starvation, poverty, and brokenness on every street. Many people here fight each day to survive, and … Read more about There is Power
The Team Has Arrived!
The June 2013 team has arrived- along with all of their luggage. Now they are settling in and trying to get sleep before their first day of ministry! … Read more about The Team Has Arrived!
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Mission trips are a time for new experiences. They are a time for you to try new things. They are a time for you to have conversations with people you don't know. They are a time for you to get … Read more about Get Out of Your Comfort Zone