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Today I met a girl who represents hope and future to me. One of the passages we are fond of is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future." So many orphans are harmed…like the young boy…

Today our team had the privilege of being with some of the poorest people in Addis Ababa. Mother Teresa used to say that by serving the poor she could be with Jesus all the time. That's what today felt like. The first orphan care point was called "Gospel for all Nations." 42 children are helped…

100 new photos from Days 3 and 4 of the trip. Check them out here.

I met an orphan girl named Mary today. As I was thinking about her story after we left the orphanage, this scripture came to mind on Mary's Magnificat. One of the most passionate love songs to God reverberates in the beat of Mary's every word: And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my…

I got the photos from our first two days on the blog…see the photo album on right that says "Ethiopia April 2009" or just click to get those pictures. Pictures are always on Facebook first…another post coming soon. Thanks for your prayers.

We've just returned from visiting two orphanage sites called Hope for the Hopeless. I can't remember the last time I've been overwhelmed with so many things at once – love received from the kids, stories that broke my heart, joy that filled my soul as we danced and sang together. Multiple sets of tears that…

Check out the latest albums from the trip on Facebook.

Some of you have asked how you can prayer for our team that leaves today for Ethiopia. You can download a copy of our schedule here: Download EthiopiaItinerary. We will be visiting new orphanages and looking for needy places and people that need our help. I can't thank you enough for your faithful friendship and commitment…

We have finished the video trailer for my first novel Scared. People have asked how to help get the word out, so here are a few suggestions: 1. Watch the trailer and tell me what you think. You can watch a larger version here on Vimeo. 2. Link the Scaredthebook.com website. We are hosting a writing contest in Africa…

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