Who We Are

Sam

My name is disciple, apostle, supporter, defender, champion, believer, worshiper, follower, soldier, brother, friend, servant, adopted. But, I usually answer to Sam. As far as how else I am characterized: I’m now 18 years old (as of January 1, 2010!!) and am on my way to finishing my senior year at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado.

I was adopted into an amazing family (praise God) that consists of: an amazing, God fearing, and selfless Mother, Beth; an incredible, God following, and mentoring Father, John; a hardworking, learning, and searching Brother, Mac; our FINE (Freaked out, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional) cat; and countless Brothers and Sisters in Christ who help guide my footsteps and encourage me in the toughest of times.

As far as my walk is concerned, I have grown up hearing the stories about Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Jesus, etc., and asked Jesus into my heart at a very young age. However, as all Christians experience, I have had my highs and lows throughout these many years. My faith became truly real to me the summer following my freshman year when the Lord took me to Ukraine to work with orphans; this was by far the best thing that I have ever had the opportunity to do and through it, God opened my eyes and heart to His glory and power. He planted a desire to forevermore work with “the Least of These,” and since that summer, has molded me into the child I am today.

There is so much more that I would like to elaborate on, regarding my experiences as a Christian and how I’ve become who I am today, but, those stories must remain within my head until a later date. I hope you follow (or join) us in our Odos that we are partaking in and that this blog can be an encouragement to you as we run towards God together.

Teri

Some people are born knowing who they are and what they want to do. Not me. I change my mind more than a Nascar pit crew changes tires. I was born in Alberta, Canada 20 years ago to a loving family who knew right away to embrace my inability to make a decision. I’ve lived in many cities around North America, but I call Boulder, Colorado home.

My walk with Christ has been a tumultuous one, to say the least. I was born Catholic; however, my life as a follower of Jesus fizzled as I entered high school. I ignored His call in my life until this past summer, the beginning of my junior year of college and the start of a beautiful journey with God. Since accepting Jesus into my life, He has shown himself to me in ways I can only be astonished and amazed at. Six months ago I could never have guessed that I would be in this position today, writing about the Bible and sharing how Christ is present in my life.

While the children of Africa have always held a special place in my heart, it wasn’t until recently that my dream of going there to help finally had the opportunity to come to fruition. It is my goal to not only help personally, but also to spread the word about the conditions and ways to help central African countries from our own home cities. I also completely expect Jesus to weave his own desires into the thread that links us in our journey, perhaps leading me to mountains and oceans I had never thought myself capable of reaching before. Most of all, I hope this study of the Bible and exploration of world issues will help me learn and explore my relationship with my new Father and Christ family. I’m overjoyed that these opportunities have presented themselves, and I hope the Lord might help you find your passion in these pages and stir you to join us as we reach towards the Son together.