As I was walking along the beach recently I noticed a pretty shell in the sand and went to pick up, but then I realized that it was broken…Incomplete and imperfect. My immediate reaction was that I didn’t want it because it wasn’t whole. Right then and there I felt the Father whispering to my … More Broken
“Be in your life.” A wonderful woman named Betsy Garmond first introduced me to this thought. I had the privilege of learning from her during my time in the CGA with Adventures in Missions and tried to soak in as much wisdom from her as I could. This phrase has come to mind often as … More Lean In
I was having a lovely dinner out by myself the other night, just me and Jesus. I love to people watch and was enjoying the sweet smiles of the timid servers and the way they kindly asked me if if everything was okay. As I was eating, I was thinking about how many people go … More Love Goals for 2014
It’s been about 3 days now. It seems like longer than that. It wasn’t until the last 2 shorter flights here that a bit of reality began to settle in and I started to get excited. Before that there were so many checklists and goodbyes and logistical things to take care of I didn’t have … More Getting Aquainted
I can hardly believe that as I’m writing this the date is January 7th, 2014. Today is the day that I close yet another chapter of life and open up to a fresh new page. Right now I’m somewhere over the western part of the US headed to San Francisco. The past few hours have … More Something New
Faith. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 I don’t believe I’ve ever been as challenged with this fruit of the Spirit the way that I have been these past 5 months. It has taken on such a deeper, more personal meaning. … More That little word called Faith
As I write this, it is December 7th. Lord-willing, in exactly one month I will be boarding a plane, and my journey to Malaysia will begin. After about 32 hours of travel time and changing planes in 3 different places I will arrive in Penang with a fresh start at the beginning of a brand … More Preparing, Anticipating & Waiting
Jessica Robbins 