I'm sure you're wondering - as I was often wondering in the days leading up to the trip and the first few days of the journey: How did I get to this place in my life where I was going to Israel? I grew up in the United Methodist Church. I was baptized in Platte... Continue Reading →
Well friends, today marks the first day of Lent. And it is also day 121 since my trip to Israel in October and I've tried to write this series of blog posts several times. I'd start to put words into a note on my phone or onto paper, but it just wasn't happening. I journaled... Continue Reading →
I hope I am worth more. More than an "Ok." text. More than a scroll through your Facebook newsfeed. More than a tweet about stupid traffic. More than a Snapchat of you driving. More than it all. I hope I am worth more. I spend almost two hours a day driving to and from work.... Continue Reading →
Throughout this past month at First United Methodist, Spencer has used Ephesians 5:21-33 as the basis of his sermon series, "Till Death Do Us Part." (which you can catch up on over here: http://www.kearneyfumc.org/go/downloads) As we dove into the scripture and discovered how this passage applies to husbands, we also read Romans 5:8. 8 But God demonstrates... Continue Reading →
8 years ago today, I was an awkward high school freshman. I was a band geek and nerd. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, and it didn't bother me. I woke up and got ready for church, just as I would have on any other given Sunday morning. Oddly though,... Continue Reading →
Sunday May 22 Even though the next several hours were going to be spent sitting on a train, I was so excited when I woke up this morning! WE ARE HEADED TO PARIS! The city of lights, love, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Towers, and so many magnificent works of art! I was antsy in my seat,... Continue Reading →
Friday May 20 Once again, we packed our bags and headed off for new adventures! To Nice! Much of our day was spend traveling and riding on the beloved bus. As we neared Nice, the sights became more and more beautiful, and finally, we arrived! And boy was it nice! (pun totally intended) Everyone split up... Continue Reading →
Tuesday May 17 Our morning began bright and early, as always, and we made our way to Florence. The bus was not able to drop us off at the hotel, so we unloaded on the side of the street. Total chaos. We navigated to our hotel and left our luggage. Alex led us to the... Continue Reading →
Sunday May 15 Bright and early we boarded the bus, departing from Lucerne, headed towards Venice. As Alfonso drove us through southern Switzerland, we passed through several tunnels, one measuring 10 miles long! Crossing into Italy, Alex began to prepare us for our lunch stop. We enjoyed a delicious two pasta meal, and continued on... Continue Reading →
Saturday, May 14 Our morning began with a 7:15 am wake up call followed by a breakfast of delicious bread and the best coffee I have ever tasted. The bus transported us into the city center of Lucerne once again. With two hours of free time, we broke into groups and adventured. We explored the... Continue Reading →
Adventures with Abbey Jo 