Tag Archives: Missions

Heading Back to Haiti

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michele

I’m heading back to Haiti. June 2009 our family went on a one-week mission trip to Haiti with New Missions to. Some of you remember because you followed along with my blog, traveling with us via cyberspace. Even though we’d … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out in the Tension

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Michele

Five days until Haiti. A raging case of nerves has kicked in, which happens right before every trip I’ve taken like this. I’m thinking things like “What can I possibly do to make a difference in a little over a … Continue reading →

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Heading to Haiti

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Michele

I leave for Haiti a week from tomorrow. (Holy cow. I have a lot to do.) I mentioned this trip briefly in Tuesday’s post, but now I’m giving you the scoop. Friday, June 5th a group of six including four … Continue reading →

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Are Short-Term Mission Trips on the Out?

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Michele

Are short-term mission trips on the out? I don’t know, but I’ve heard some buzz lately implying they’re at least on trial. One group defends short-term mission trips as a vehicle for fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). It provides … Continue reading →

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2009 Intentions

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Michele

New Year’s resolutions are overrated. Sorry for the rain if you’re in the parade, but here’s the deal: if we’re all so resolute about our resolutions, the gym wouldn’t thin out by February. And why January 1? If it is … Continue reading →

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Too Close To Home

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Michele

Check out this Associated Press article, posted online at 9news.com and which originally appeared in Denver’s Rocky Mountain News on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Chronicling the lives of children roped into child labor to mine for gold (some not more … Continue reading →

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Losing Sleep and Bags

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Michele

Day One of our African Adventure began at 5:30 am, two short hours after a futile attempt to go to bed. I don’t think its possible to get a good nights sleep before a day of travel. It will be … Continue reading →

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Finding Life

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Michele

Tomorrow Troy and I leave for a 15-day trip to South Africa (www.ThriveAfrica.org). For me, this is a 20+ year calling, coming full-circle when I least expected it. And though we have planned and prayed like a couple of maniacs, … Continue reading →

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Thirsty

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Michele

I ran into an old friend the other day, on Facebook no less. We’ve known each other since he was 5 and I was 7 (which is a shockingly enormous amount of time ago). Went to the same church, same … Continue reading →

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