Redevelopment: noun. The action or process of developing something again or differently, typically after demolishing the existing building. God speaks to us in the funniest ways. It was a gloomy Monday evening as I strolled home from my #1 coffee shop in town. I had just met up with a dear friend for coffee and …
Be the ONE. What are you waiting for?
https://www.facebook.com/imjoshshipp/videos/10153928040849246/ This video might be a bit long but is definitely worth 16 minutes of your time. It's a beautiful picture of why I'm so passionate about the work we've been doing in the Tees Valley, England and a big challenge for all. Every person has a story. Some stories have similarities which align with …
Desperate To Be Mary In A Martha World
"How was your week?" I find myself answering this question with the response, "it was really busy" most weeks. That is also a reply I hear quite often when I ask people the same question. What is "busy"? Busy |adjective, verb|- occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention. -full of activity. …
Just Doing LifeÂ
After 17 seemingly quick days living in England, I can conclude the following: It is nessecary for survival to drink tea or coffee because they are on a continuous flow throughout each day. "Hiya" is the most common greeting so if you just say hi it is a dead give away that you are American. …
Just The Beginning
I have gotten my passport AND visa..... Gotten on multiple planes to cross land and sea! I couldn't have asked for smoother flights or better seat mates.... And now have arrived in Stockton!! This is my absolutely lovely house..... I have the cutest house mate (you too Dan and Rach), my new best bud, …
“72 hours”, they said.
It has now been 216 hours (9 days) since I was told my visa would be shipped to me. Man, has this process been long and stressful. Calling and emailing. not getting straight answers. not knowing. But the beautiful thing about it is; I don't have to know because the Lord knows. The Lord has …
The beginning
It seems like just yesterday I was posing the idea of doing a Gap Year to my mom and now I'm only 5 short days away from getting on the plane to cross the pond! A whirlwind of feelings come to the forefront of my mind as the time approaches much quicker than I could …