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As Dreams Become Reality

“You are a Shepherd.” “You are a man of influence.” “You are a fighter for peace.” “The Lord made you to be like a willow tree planted by the water, to be both strong and graceful, and a resting place…

Meet the Fam: Ky!

Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of my new friends from this season of life!   This is Ky. Throughout the last 3 months it’s been such a joy to get to know her and see all the…

Thy Kingdom Come, Every Day

This season at the Center for Global Action has looked like a lot of different things. It’s been busy days and nights of intense prayer, tears, and laughter. It’s been moments of soul-baring vulnerability, feeling afraid to bring parts of…

The Mirror

“So what do you actually do in CGA?” I’ve gotten this question many times from friends and family, and the answer is usually…it’s hard to tell you. It’s a whole lot easier to show you. So today I want to…

“Welcome Home”

When I arrived in Georgia late Monday night (more like Tuesday morning due to several delays in the flight), my friend Sara picked up me up from the airport. The first words out of her mouth were “Welcome Home.” I…

When Failure is a Gift

When I got home from the World Race 7 weeks ago, the Lord promised me that this summer would be a season of rest—not just in the sense of leisure and of getting energy back, but in receiving RESToration from…

Who Am I?

Hello! I’m excited that you’re reading this blog and are interested in being a part of what God is doing both in and through me! If you don’t know me, my name’s Joel. I grew up in Castle Rock, CO,…

The Next Adventure

Welcome to my new blogsite! I’m excited to share more info about this next step in my journey with you! This August-December, I’ll be moving to Gainesville, Georgia, to continue with Adventures in Missions for the Center for Global Action,…