Some days there are just no words. You find yourself raw and parched, thoughts and spirit racing, and so you pray with tears alone. They course like a river, and no words are necessary. You just cry out. On your face before a mighty God. And you trust and hope in Him alone. And you ask Him to speak. To { read more… }

The sun came out today… and it was glorious! Here is shines over the frozen Bering Sea.                       We had about an hour to walk around and just enjoy the light. It felt so good to be outside, but don’t let the sunshine fool you. It was cold: ski pants, { read more… }

                              So they don’t let us take pictures inside prison… so you get this one picture and 1,000 words. And seriously, it’s probably not enough. You’re only safe because everything I experienced today is still too raw to write. Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) is one { read more… }

Nome, Alaska 64.5039° N, 165.3994° W Population 3,797 Current temperature: 15 degrees and snowing! I made it! More importantly, I LOVE IT! It is absolutely beautiful in the most unexpected ways. Remote doesn’t even come close! There are NO roads to Nome with the exception of three that venture between 70-80 miles outside the city to remote villages. Every single thing in { read more… }