for I know the plans.

today i just committed to FURMAN UNIVERSITY!! i pray that my experience at Furman next year is filled with more Jesus. i am giving Him all of me. all of my hearts desires, my plans, and my dreams. he will transform them with His everlasting love. i can't wait to experience HIM and what He has in store for me at college. 

i am learning that waiting for Him to bring me back to Africa is hard. it is a matter of trusting Him- that what He has for me now is where He wants me. He shows me His love and His beauty not just on the streets of Jinja, but here and now. i have faith in Him and His plan. i KNOW His love is always victorious and i know He will reveal to me His will. i pray to move where the spirit moves in each decision and that this is the right one. 

sing over your children: Lima, Peru.

My friend Leslie taught me the Lords beauty and grace. She is gracious, patient, and loving. Her enthusiasm for learning English and her CREATIVITY amazed me.

Pablo is one of the most JOYFUL little boys I've ever met. He always had a smile on his tiny little face and the Lord was already working in his tiny heart at such a young age.

These girls radiate His quiet strength.

I have repeatedly been so drawn to little girls- but Andre changed that. I LOVE THESE LITTLE BOYS.

beautiful little boy in the marketplace.

 

 

I flirt with the world
It steals my love for You
My fear grips my faith
And I am left unmoved

Your gaze stops my heart
Your voice fills the dark
Your love is the spark that lights this life
So we rise

Out of the depths you cry
Come and be satisfied
Father, You sing
Father, You sing over Your children

You quiet the storm
Inside my shipwrecked soul
Your spirit will lead
It calls the wayward home

At the sound of Your name
Our sin is washed away
In Christ we're crucified
In You we die, in You we rise

Out of the depths you cry
Come and be satisfied
Father, You sing
Father, You sing over Your children

Let us see through Your eyes
We are Your great delight
Father You sing
Father, You sing over Your children

And we're singing along
Your daughters and sons
We're singing Your song
We are Your children

Out of the depths you cry
Come and be satisfied
Father, You sing
Father, You sing over Your children

Let us see through Your eyes
We are Your great delight
Father, You sing
Father, You sing over Your children

thankfulness.

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” -Psalm 107:1

“They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.” -Psalm 145:7 

I am thankful for Canaan Children’s home. For the songs of JOY to the King that the children sing so naturally from the bottom of their hearts, for the strength that flows out of brokenness, for the healing that redeems their pasts, for the Lord that rules in their hearts. I am thankful for the eyes that see Light and Hope in darkness, and aren’t blind and inwardly focused like mine. I am thankful for Pastor Isaac and his obedience to the Lords calling on his life.

I am thankful for the letters that they wrote to us. I am overwhelmed by the response and amazed, once again by these kids. I will post some of the letters on this website- they will make your day.

Today I laughed at myself. I started this project thinking that I could in some way return the joy that these children poured into my life in the little time I spent with them in January. True joy comes from the Holy Spirit that flows and shines through His beautiful creation. He is the sweetest most everlasting joy that can be spread. He lives and shines through those kids and THAT is a joy that can never be diminished. There is nothing good within me or my intentions besides Him. To HIM be all the glory. He is the bringer of joy.

“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all. -1 Chronicles 29:11

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM CANAAN.

MESSAGE FROM CANAAN:

Once again i bring you Love and greetings from Canaan children Home. (I) am glade to share with about our current Activities at the center. This week we have continued with construction of both the chapel and the primary school. The picture attached is the level we have reached at the stage of the foundation of the chapel. It is a blessing to the whole Christian community that through you support the chapel has reached this level.

We still have a long journey to move as patterns the construction of this chapel but we are trusting God for more financial provision.
The primary school is at it’s last stage of completion. Picture 3 shows the outside part of the building is done and some work is now done inside.

the children at canaan.

the children at canaan.

james 1:27.

“RELIGION THAT GOD OUR FATHER ACCEPTS AS PURE AND FAULTLESS IS THIS: TO LOOK AFTER ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR DISTRESS AND TO KEEP ONESELF FROM BEING POLLUTED BY THE WORLD.”

—JAMES 1:27

WE’RE OFF TO GREAT PLACES, WE’RE OFF AND AWAY…!

According to my UPS shipment calculator, Canaan should be receiving our package any day now! THANK YOU TO THE 52 amazing and inspiring girls who sent 405 letters to 135 kids. YOU ARE AMAZING.

ALSO, exciting news from student council:

Harpeth Hall Student Council wants to host the WORLDS LARGEST GAME OF NINJA. The entire school will participate in the ninja game and a Guinness World Record Representative will attend the event.

… the catch?

The event will be called Ninja for Jinja and your admission to the event is a LETTER TO CANAAN!

Get excited for NINJA FOR JINJA!

I had nothing to do with that.