”So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the … Read more about Keeping the Sabbath
Rock Bottom
I just got off the weekly call with my mentor. “We don’t need Payton to hit rock bottom again” were the last words that floated through the air from North America to Africa. But if I’m being … Read more about Rock Bottom
Luke 15 (part two)
There’s more to this story. There’s practical & understanding but there is also power & belief. There’s a being called the Holy Spirt & there’s an authority He gives us. I’ve used the … Read more about Luke 15 (part two)
Luke 15 (part one)
The hardest part about walking away from my sin & never going back is the fear of missing out on the laughs, the thrill, love & friendships. I forgot to say the laughs that usually end in … Read more about Luke 15 (part one)
The Temple.
Shampoo’d & conditioned my hair today to be played with by 5 little girls at the same time. I’m sitting on a pile of dirt on the edge of a playground that’s buzzing with laughter, squeals & a … Read more about The Temple.
Delight.
What is God teaching me about delighting in Him? delight | verb please greatly take great pleasure The Lord has been teaching me that we are on a 2-way street, as all relationships go … Read more about Delight.
Reality.
“3 please” is what is spoken into my ear while scooping scorching hot manna pack onto a tin plate with tears rolling down my face & a blister on my pinky from barely touching the food i’m serving. … Read more about Reality.
Sanibonani from eSwatini!
We are officially on week 2 in the country of eSwatini in Africa! Leaving Guatemala was not easy in the slightest. Over our last 3 weeks, the friendships, culture & language exponentially grew on … Read more about Sanibonani from eSwatini!
Shoutout to my fam.
What I’m least looking forward to leaving in Guatemala is my host family. Since day one, we were welcomed into a loving home that immediately felt like family. The Guaran’s have cultivated a safe … Read more about Shoutout to my fam.
