Our journey to Holland, MI included a blowout that resulted in two tires being replaced… but it wasn’t enough to deflate the mood or our first day as we finally arrived and have gotten settled in to at Hope College.

The theme this week is “Rise Up” and is in-depth look at the life of Joseph. Rachel Oblon challenged us tonight from Genesis 37 and brought some really great perspective to the story of Joseph. She really challenged us to “Rise Up” and allow God to write His story with our lives, a story that far bigger than anything we can write on our own. Tomorrow is our first full day and we’re eagerly anticipating digging in and experiencing all that God has in store for us.