SUITCASE STRUGGLES & SOUTHEAST ASIA

The countdown is on — just one week until I head back to Southeast Asia!

Excitement is high, and so is the to-do list. From last-minute meetings to prepping lessons, working out trip logistics, organizing supplies, and, of course, figuring out how to shut my suitcase, there's still so much left to do.

As I zip up lesson plans and attempt to zip up my suitcase, I’m reminded why all this preparation matters. It’s not just about packing clothes or gathering supplies; it’s about equipping local leaders, teaching children, and being part of something so much bigger than myself.

This upcoming trip will take me to remote villages, unique classrooms, and life-changing conversations. I’ll have the privilege of teaching Bible-based English lessons, encouraging pastors who are tirelessly serving their communities, and partnering with leaders who are committed to spreading the Gospel where it has never been heard.

The reality of unreached communities — people who have never heard the name of Jesus — is what fuels the hustle of this final week. It’s why I make the packing lists, practice lesson plans, and pray over every detail.

Please keep me in your prayers as I finish preparations. Pray for safe travels, effective ministry, and miracle moments where hearts are open to the truth of the Gospel.

And if you hear a distant thud this week, it might just be me sitting on my suitcase, trying to get that zipper to cooperate!

Thank you for being part of this journey. The adventure continues — one packed suitcase and one step of faith at a time.