Upendo Ministries

  • Trusting God With What’s Next

    Trusting God With What’s Next

    I am so thankful for God’s blessings on me recently. I have not been posting blogs or podcasts because my days have been very full. I have been spending time with the people here in the congregation and working more hours at the daycare since returning home from Kenya. Today, my classes resumed, so life Read more

  • 2025 Recap

    2025 Recap

    My health has been up and down, and doors have opened and closed. But looking back now, I can clearly see God’s hand in all of it. Even in the uncertainty, He was steady. He’s given me real hope for my future, and 2026 feels bright. Full of answered prayers and dreams I have prayed Read more

  • Kenya Trip Update #4

    Kenya Trip Update #4

    Wednesday was the big day to celebrate Christmas. First thing, mom and I went across the road from the orphanage and took a few pictures of me in my cap and gown on the red dirt road. A little while later, Leah told me to come look at something in the Megan House, and I Read more

  • Kenya Trip Update #3

    Kenya Trip Update #3

    Monday, mom and dad went to Kisii to do a PCB distribution. I was not feeling well, so I stayed at Huruma. Throughout the morning and afternoon, I went out and spent time with my friends. That night, I hung out with some of them, and we were going through old pictures. Matthew was utterly Read more

  • Kenya Trip Update #2

    Kenya Trip Update #2

    Yesterday I attended my first African baptism. People testifying to a life dedicated to Christ in a muddy river— it was beautiful. Today I said my goodbyes to my little friends in Mabera (Kuria). This evening was lively. I spent my time with about ten young boys laughing and playing around in mud puddles and Read more

  • Kenya Trip Update #1

    Kenya Trip Update #1

    I will not be posting as much as I hoped due to internet problems, but here is a little digital diary of the photos I am able to access at the moment. When I arrive home, my desire is to have more detailed documentation of this trip. The past two days have been beautiful. Being Read more