We walked up stairs into a small, blue room. A woman was sitting behind the desk and welcomed us warmly as Kenyans were passing by – freshly changed into workout clothes with a look of excitement on their faces. Michelle and I were with her friend Emily who lives in Tigoni, a small tea town… Read More Sweat & Fat Crying

Cow-clad runners labored up hills, scooted around turns, and steadily made it closer to 13.1 miles. They passed by in a stream of sweat as members of my closest community handed out cups of water on Saturday at the Chick-fil-A Connect Half Marathon (CFAhalf). I was driving around in a pickup truck. // My community… Read More Cow Spots & Water Cups

“$5 for one raffle ticket and $8 for two tickets. How many would you like?” People handed me 20s and 50s and 100s at tonight’s Acceptance Recovery Center, a symposium to support women in recovery. They gave big bills, but also have big hearts. My friend Brandy is trying to open up a women’s recovery… Read More Pork Dinner & Recovery Raffle

My heart carries a burden when I look around and don’t see many beside me. My hands are helping, but why aren’t men and women of faith showing up? Why aren’t they present? Culture tells me to work harder and get higher. It tells me to stay connected at lightning speed. To rush around and… Read More Burdened Chili & Grilled Cheese Talks

Six months. Six months have passed since I began my journey through popcorn ceiling repair and painting neglected walls. What do I want to say? The process of healing takes time – “God’s the only one who can do surgery without leaving scars.” – M. P. But, practically, what have I learned? In working with… Read More Cleaning Brushes & Scraping Floors

A guest post from the heart of a servant, Rhonda Palmer: “On the first Sunday night in September, our Ekklesia family cooked, served, and ate alongside our neighbors at the Salvation Army. Wow, what a blessing I received! I am sure at the end of the short two hours, I might have just made some… Read More The Salvation Army & A Pig