AFRICA?!

So this blog is for my trip to Africa next summer, but I'm SO excited about it that I couldn't resist creating a blog for it right now (I keep telling myself it's so I can get used to having a blog before I go... but really, it's because I'm just so excited!)

People have asked me recently, "Why Africa?" I can't say that I have a good answer for them. I don't even know how to explain it. All I know is that there is a BURN in my heart for the people of Africa. Every time I hear Africa mentioned or see pictures of others that have been there, a passion and excitement infuses its way through my entire being and I just know that I'm SUPPOSED to be there and that God has CALLED me there.

The Lord has shown me that even though it's good to be excited about where He's called me, right now, He's placed me at Northwestern College and He wants me to be fully here. Missions doesn't just occur overseas, but it happens right here. I need to be a missionary here by praying boldly for others, loving others with the love of Christ, giving of my time and money, trusting the Lord, staying rooted in God's Word, and sharing the Gospel of Christ.

So, I'm going to be fully here this year as a missionary, by the power of Christ. And I would encourage everyone to do the same, since we are all missionaries wherever we are.