When You Give God Your “What ifs” … When one newlywed couple gave their “What ifs” to God 15 years ago, God formed a unique undertaking that would be shared around the world. “What if” people of all ages and different Christ-focused backgrounds were included? “What if” individuals from all over the United States and even beyond, could go? “What if” the team members could utilize their individual God-given gifts and talents to minister to others? These were some of the “What i

I feel a tug to go on missions, “but”… Do you feel that tug? Maybe it’s subtle. So much so that you dismiss it as just a fleeting thought or a ‘maybe someday’ wish. Something in your brain may even say, ‘Where did that come from? That’s a crazy thought.’ “But” … then the tug comes back. This time, maybe it’s a little bit more than a tug … maybe it’s a vision. You see yourself sitting in a remote village or some faraway place. Maybe you are talking to a group of people and you

As soon as I open my eyes, I feel God’s overwhelming presence. I look out my small window in our hotel room, reflecting on God’s beauty. It surrounds us here in this place— among the people and the beautiful red dirt we step on. Some mornings I find myself embracing the African rain that comes down ever so peacefully or sometimes I find myself applying extra sunscreen for this extra hot day that has already begun; nonetheless I open my door, eager to eat omelets & pineapple.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” -Isaiah 6:8 Wow, where do I even begin? A few months ago, Trent and I were sitting in church reading a handout about mission trips. We have always wanted to go on one, but it was always one excuse after another… time, money, work, etc. We found Believers World Outreach (BWO) through The Rock Church and when we read about their trip to Ambergris Caye in Bel