As the teens flooded into the warehouse we stayed in Denver for the week, I watched shy people start mingling and settling in. By the end of the week I saw brave joyous souls full of … Read more about Farther Along
Making a Difference in the Neighborhoods
We had the privilege to send teams two mornings to work with Extreme Community Makeover. ECM coordinates volunteer teams to partner with underserved people to improve their homes … Read more about Making a Difference in the Neighborhoods
Unexpected Miracles
I don't know when it happened, but it was a miracle. Somewhere between the showers breaking and the fifth day of fast food something shifted. The buildings seemed smaller than when we arrived. … Read more about Unexpected Miracles
From the Mouth of One of Our Youth
This blog was written on the field by Zavier, one of the youth that was in Denver. Zavier came on the trip not sure what to expect. However, with Jesus, Zavier found himself … Read more about From the Mouth of One of Our Youth
Surpised by God
Denver surprised us this week. While some of us had prepared for “roughing it”, we never imagined it would look like spending our nights in an indoor skate park. After getting used to … Read more about Surpised by God
Through God’s Eyes
At first glance, Denver seems like a huge amusement park. There are a million stores, city lights, and even a free bus that will take you through one … Read more about Through God’s Eyes
Children Looking for God
Typically when people think “mission trip”, the typical visions of holding starving children in Africa immediately come to mind. While those things are something that I have done and could … Read more about Children Looking for God
Chipotle, Emmaus, and God
Words cannot adequately describe what has happened this last week in Denver. Sure, phrases like “homelessness”, “soul searching”, and “Chipotle” are some of … Read more about Chipotle, Emmaus, and God
Talk to a Pirate or a Skater: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
If you sign up for a trip to Denver with Adventures Youth (youth or school group trips), you will have the opportunity to be stretched in your faith. We challenge our mission trip participants to go … Read more about Talk to a Pirate or a Skater: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
