In a very ironic turn of events, I own a puppy.  (Don't freak out, Mom and Dad.) I technically own the puppy but I don't possess the puppy.  Long story..... ready? Monday one of my youth boys calls me and tells me he and some friends are at the local animal shelter.  He is adopting … Continue reading Puppy Ownership

Sunday morning I give a report to our church about our Mission Trip this summer to San Antonio, Texas.  I only have eight minutes and it is definitely a challenge to convey in 8 minutes an infinite amount of emotions and thoughts.  But I nor anyone else desires to be at the church for an … Continue reading San Antonio Report

I took several of my youth this weekend to an outdoor Christian concert event called Rock the Light in Kansas City. This is our fifth year attending and it is very popular with my youth for many reasons.  One is indeed because they speak the language of music and there is good music.  Red, Kutless, … Continue reading Rock the Wallet

I wanted to share this video with you from World Vision.  This past weekend at our youth Back to School Retreat we spent most of the time talking about God's call to us from Micah 6:8 - "Do justice.  Love mercy.  Walk Humbly with our God."  We watched a video titled "Invisible Children" and we … Continue reading One Life. Do Something.

We believe in you.We dream for youto know the God who loves you so.He'll never ever let you go. We hope for you.We pray for youto find a way through the night.God will be your guiding light. Children of Villa Vermendi - we love you.

We returned Sunday night from an 8-day youth mission trip to San Antonio, Texas, and it was simply amazing. First - I love my youth.  I love them, I love them, I love them.  They are amazing, beautiful, giving, imperfect humans who sometimes get it right and sometimes get it wrong but their hearts and … Continue reading Thoughts After Mission Trip

We are on our Mission Trip to San Antonio this week.  To read updates and see pictures of our trip, go to http://www.refugeonline.org/pictures.htm and click on "San Antonio"!! Mel