by Kayla Norris | Nov 16, 2018 | High School, Kids & Teaching, Missions Trips, University
“What are you going to do after high school?” At fifteen years old, I expected people would only ask me about my life’s purpose when I graduated. Nope. I had two whole years of high school to go, but teachers—and strangers—started asking me “What’s next?” as if it was...
by Kayla Norris | Jun 16, 2018 | Missions Trips, YWAM DTS
We stood on that dusty street corner, waiting. Our team had talked about the brothel for weeks––we’d meet the girls, maybe share our story, or just bring a little joy to their day. But this was the last day of outreach. I hadn’t personally led anyone to Jesus, barely...
by Kayla Norris | Apr 26, 2018 | Missions Trips
I was fifteen when I first went to Cambodia on a missions trip, and my life flipped upside down in the way I’d always hoped for. I stood in the dust of the slums, kids danced around, chasing bubbles with innocent joy. I was eager to go back the next year, and felt the...
by Kayla Norris | Jan 30, 2018 | Missionary Kids, Missions Trips, YWAM DTS
Just after takeoff, I wipe my face and my forearms voraciously– as if I can wipe off the Himalayas in a minute. Is a city stuck to my skin? Is a country underneath my fingernails? It would appear so. The tan line from shoulders-covered and modest pants, the hints of...
by Kayla Norris | Dec 3, 2017 | Missions Trips, YWAM DTS
If I boast in anything, I boast in this– that I was weak. Even now you’re protesting. I can see your encouraging heart on hyperdrive, ready to comment below about all the strength I have, all it took for me to lead a team in the Himalayas. Don’t. That would defeat...
by Kayla Norris | Jul 30, 2017 | Missions Trips, YWAM DTS
It’s odd to remember where I was last September. Physically, yes, it’s not every morning you wake up in a white Toyota 10-seater with five other people (see part one). Emotionally, yes, it’s not every day you leave the safety of your town and go where God says,...
