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Sun, Hikes, and Good People

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Hi beloved people! God is so good. That is really all I have to say right now. I thank Him so much for the work he is doing here this summer. I have seen His hand so clearly in Eagle River, in my life, and in the lives of those around me. I have been thinking a lot about identity lately, because my own sense of identity has been shifting and changing. I have reflected on the truth of who I am, and that has changed my life drastically. There is nothing more valuable than discovering how God sees us, and what our true identity is. The truth is this: I am the daughter of God Almighty, the King, my Father who loves me. You are the son/daughter of God Almighty, the KING, your Father, who loves you. That is our identity first and foremost. Royalty. The inheritance of God is ours. What would it look like for us to walk in that reality, that we are princes and princesses? Royalty? Sons and daughters of the creator of the world? As far as ministry here in Eagle River goes, things have be
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Week 3: Adventure and Connection Week!

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Hello from Alaska!  We are in week 6 of 10 in our time in Alaska, and it feels like it has FLOWN by! This blog post will reflect on week 3, because I haven't written in a while. Week 3 was full of outdoor adventures paired with connecting one-on-one with some high school and college age folks whom I wanted to get to know better. Caitlin, Rehn, and Peter, my fellow intern coworkers were all volunteering as counselors at royal family kids camp during this week, and I stayed back in Eagle River to connect with those I hadn't gotten to know as well yet.  One of the craziest experiences that happened was on a hike I took up Harp mountain with Pam and Lisa, a couple parents involved in the church. Driving out to the trailhead, we passed several cop cars. They informed us that there was a missing person, and a search party was out looking for him. They said we were okay to hike, but that we should keep our eyes peeled. As we proceeded to park and then start the hike, we saw
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Unalakleet Bible Camp

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Hi friends, family and supporters! My first week in Alaska was spent in the village of Unalakleet attending a Bible camp with young adult leaders from around the state, and out of state as well. The camp was held 10 miles outside of town on a dirt road, so we were hauled out in the back of pick up trucks. The camp was a really unique experience. I didn't go into it with many expectations about native village life, but I came out of it with a much clearer perspective on what Alaskan culture is like. One thing I was especially struck by was the stillness of the culture. One Alaska native at camp said, "we don't have the need to constantly fill the silence with words." And I thought, that is exactly how we are in busy, Western cities. We fill any silent moment we have with more noise, and we don't give each other our full attention. In having conversations with Alaska natives, I realized that listening well to others is one of the best ways that we can love eac
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