The Story of Two Tables: Making Space for Friendships to become Families

This past week I been able to participate in hosting two meals for different groups of friends–who have become close friends–who have become family, and I want to share with you some of the stories of our two tables… perhaps we can inspire each other to think of our tables in a different light, starting … More The Story of Two Tables: Making Space for Friendships to become Families

Red Pirate Roberts: Life and Mission in a Minnesota Community House

A little over a month ago, God added another layer to my life on mission: Living in a community house in Minnesota. It reminds me of the time I spent living in the Neijiang flat in Taiwan during my first year interning with Envision:Taipei, but now, ten years older and carrying that much more for … More Red Pirate Roberts: Life and Mission in a Minnesota Community House

Venetian Travels! And the most touching moment of the Summer for me

Last I wrote, I ran out of time to share the photos my personal travels in Europe after the Steiger Missions School, and I did not want to skip the opportunity to share the testimonies from both Italy and Serbia. Wait! Did I just say Serbia?? Yes! Turns out, Serbia is not a middle-eastern country! … More Venetian Travels! And the most touching moment of the Summer for me

Steiger Missions School ’23 Graduation Update and Venetian Travels

Today I’ll quickly share about the final weeks of the Steiger Missions School (SMS) at which I was volunteering at this summer and some thoughts about application of the things God spoke to me about during the school. In another blog I will share about the travels I have had this past week with my … More Steiger Missions School ’23 Graduation Update and Venetian Travels

To the Streets of Amsterdam! Update on Steiger Missions School ’23

Wow, people… Can you imagine over 150 young adults taking to the streets of Amsterdam with the Good News? Can you imagine them sharing in Dutch, English, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, German, Spanish, and other languages that Jesus came to redeem the shame and penelty of the things we do to hurt each other, our pain, … More To the Streets of Amsterdam! Update on Steiger Missions School ’23

Week 2 of SMS 2023

This has been an amazing week— the students are really getting to know each other, and are starting to really get hold of the concept that they want to go deeper with God. Sessions David and Jodi have preached this week have been about deeper subjects and the Lord is doing some intense work in … More Week 2 of SMS 2023

First Outreach Day 3 Quick Prayer Requests

Hello all! We are busy like bees getting the students and ourselves prepared for the first night of outreach in Dresden, Germany. We will be starting conversations based on several prompts, including, “What is the problem?” “What went wrong?” And asking interview questions, later doing a flash mob in the streets around the train station … More First Outreach Day 3 Quick Prayer Requests

To be a Volunteer

It’s a beautiful sunny day and I’m looking out on a courtyard with flowers and hearing laughter of people who love each other outside. The volunteers are having a few day’s rest between events here at the International center before the students come next week. Monday we have to start deep cleaning again but we … More To be a Volunteer