October-November Update
Dear Friends and Family, Last time I wrote, we were leaving for Testimony retreat, and what a trip it was! It was one of those times where people came into the week one way and left completely different. I don't think it ever ceases to blow my mind how much shame and fear debilitates people’s view of themselves and their effectiveness in God’s kingdom. Watching people begin to taste freedom from those things was a gift. It was so much fun to be on the lead team this year as well and get to share our stories for a second time in a row. The first time I shared, personally I was absolutely terrified of what people would think of me if they knew who I truly was and this year, to be on the other side and share with a much deeper understanding of the Lord’s narrative over my life instead of the enemy’s was freeing and a lot of fun! It is exciting to watch the students relate to different pieces of our stories and begin to see redemption in their own. We had a few smaller trips in betwee...