Stepping Out on Faith
It’s with great personal pride that in this post today that I get to share my Mom, Judy Harris’s story of how God asked her to step out on faith. …
Missions
Focused on Things That Don’t Count
My roommate while in Ukraine was Dr.Lee Franklin. Unfortunately for him, he had to deal with me coming in the room late at night after processing photos and blogging. Plus …
Fisher of Men
One of the sweetest ladies I have ever met came with us to Ukraine. Her name is Helen Taylor and she is 83 years young. On more than one occasion, …
Vladimirs Testimony
As Christians, we all have a personal story, a testimony, of how we came to Christ. There is not a prescribed method for God’s plan in every individual. With myself, …
Why Medical Clinics
You may ask, “How does God use a medical clinic to win people to Christ?” I would answer, that is actually a great question. Mike Ray, our International Mission Board …
Can You Have Fun on a Mission Trip?
I wanted to take care of the rumor that mission trips are all work. It’s about 99.9% work, but it’s fun work every moment especially when you are seeing people …
Campus Crusade for Christ in Ukraine
Last summer I met Andrey Konkov, or as we knew him Drew, at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions building where I work. I remember Kristy Kennedy saying why …
Independence Square
I wrote an article after my visit to Independence Square that the Alabama Baptist newspaper will be carrying soon. They’ve posted it on their website already so here’s an excerpt …
Heading Home
The alarm rang at 4:00 am this morning after going to bed near 12:30 am. Yes, that is correct, 3 and half hours sleep. Everyone is up and busy getting …
New Purposes
I am writing today’s blog post while sitting on the marble steps of a World War II memorial within walking distance of today’s clinic in the town of Loboikovka, Ukraine. …