Author: Michelle Martino
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How God Used the Jonas Brothers to Reach Me (Part 1)
I never expected to see God work through Jonas Brothers concerts…but here we are. While the Jonas Brothers launched into stardom largely in part to Disney, I remember when they had the cover story of a Christian girls’ magazine in 2005. As pastors’ sons, they spoke about honoring God as teenagers in a secular world.…
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Lessons from the Mission Field: Control
I’m a planner. I like to know details, and for important things, always have a method to succeed. I’m okay with being flexible and adjusting as needed. But if I can be prepared, I will be…with any possible scenario. Just call me the “mom friend” of the group, packing extra of everything in case we…
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Lessons from the Mission Field: Dependence
This lesson is my favorite because it was also the most complicated. This mission trip required two things of me: 1. Dependence on God Trusting Him for protection and provision. For Him to have control and do what’s best. For Him to use the work we did for His glory. Scripture reminds us of who…
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Lessons from the Mission Field: “Being Good Enough”
In a conversation last December, I explained how global missions are not my thing. I proceeded to give a long list of requirements it’d take for me to go. A few days later, unbeknownst to my friend and me, our church announced a trip that checked all the boxes. I knew it was from God…yet…
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The Rainbow in Rincón
Puerto Rico missions 2023: There’s so much to unpack (besides my suitcase), so my posts won’t be in any specific order. On the last day of the mission trip, our team sat in amazement at what God did in this community. Yet we felt unsettled with the unknowns as we took our final drive out…
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Continuing the Conversation on Contentment (and Hallmark Movies)
Have you ever felt like your life was a Hallmark movie? One with moments marked by pure joy. One where the plot includes the lead returning to their small hometown and setting a goal to achieve. The lead strives to fix that problem or reach that goal, all while reminiscing on their life before they…
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When You’re Up Against a Wall
“Thank you for seeing me at the wall.” A girl with a lemon-patterned wristlet whispered to me. She smiled at me as she made her way into the church sanctuary. She hadn’t been to a service in years and I was the first face to welcome her in the lobby. When I met her, she…
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Divine Detours + Daffodils
Every year in mid-April, a local park flourishes with daffodils. I didn’t plan time to visit this spring, even though I wanted to. When I was on my way home after visiting a friend, the Holy Spirit prompted me not to take the highway. I didn’t know why/ Within seconds, my car had an issue.…
Consider the Joy 