“Going near”. This phrase has become unexpectedly meaningful to me. When I first joined in Go Near’s mission, I didn’t think that their motto would carry such weight in my life. But now, to experience hands-on, to show love in person, to go near,
In the past few years, I have been pursuing a call to ministry, and especially to missions. I have been able to “Go Near” to Kenya twice now, and both times were life-altering in so many ways. While on the trip, I was able to teach school children
God’s Word is Living and Active
Hebrews 4:12 says, "the word of God is living and active..." and I have never experienced the truth found in those words until this Go Near trip. Three weeks ago, I came to Kenya with no expectations, just trusting that the Lord had called me to
As I journeyed back to America yesterday, I reflected on all I experienced this past week. The number of times I saw the hand and heart of God are incredible. I knew God was going to do big things, but WOW! From orphanages to prisons to tribes to
By now, you know HOW much Sydney loves spending time in Africa with all the precious people of that area. We all think this will be a HUGE part of her life for many years to come. Thanks to you and your organization we have felt comfortable and
The day I returned home from Kenya, my life changed. My perspective on life is completely different now than before I went to Kenya. There is not one day that goes by that I have not thought about Kenya. I miss everything from the children to the
When traveling to Kenya for my third time, I questioned what God needed from me and how I could impact others around me. When arriving in Kenya, I knew I was right where I needed to be. When hearing about two wonderful ladies traveling with us and
The experience going to Kenya is always amazing for me to be able to serve those that are less fortunate is my heart. We are to be the hands and feet of Christ in the earth. Serving these children is such a joy to them and to me. This brings so
God revealed His faithfulness to me during my time in Nairobi this summer. I had to cling so closely to his promises during this time as I saw poverty and pain like I never have before. Stories of six-year-olds walking two hours to get to school,
During my time in Kenya, I gained a new perspective on God’s provision. God showed me how He provides. He provides in ways that a lot of times I think we completely miss. Our world has often skipped over what true provision means. Provision does