29 Days and Counting – Compassion

August 23, 2014 Joey Cope 0

One of my biggest fears about our trip to Africa is having my heart pulled in so many directions. Yet, in just 29 days, Betty, Robyn, Allison, Aaron, Malcolm, Dan, and I will be challenged in ways that we have never experienced. Coming face to face with our new African [read more]

36 Days and Counting – Songs

August 14, 2014 Joey Cope 3

I spend a lot of time with music. I’m not musically talented, at least not anymore. That takes practice. But I love music and music tells stories. In 36 days, our team will be flying to Africa and we’ll be hearing new songs. Each of them will chisel out distinct [read more]

40 Days and Counting – Innocence

August 10, 2014 Joey Cope 0

Great portions of my wakeful time are now spent thinking about the people I will meet in Rwanda and Kenya. With just 40 days until our team makes its way to Africa, my anticipation is growing and my excitement is building. I expect to be impressed with our hosts and [read more]

41 Days and Counting – History

August 9, 2014 Joey Cope 0

As just 41 days separate us from our initial day of travel, we continue to think about the history of East Africa and of the horrific acts of genocide that occurred there. But in listening to today’s news, we are painfully reminded that history repeats itself. Leaders who encourage and promote [read more]

50 Days and Counting – Variables

July 31, 2014 Joey Cope 2

In just 50 days, if it’s God’s will, I will be joining a team of peacemakers on a flight to Amsterdam to connect with a flight to our final destination — Kigali, Rwanda. I say, “God’s will,” because first, everything is subject to God’s will and, second, there seem to [read more]