Keep Up with Chelsey

I bet you clicked to view this post, hoping that I was a secret millionaire, ready to give out freebies, Oprah style. Well I am sorry to inform that I am still a broke (let me emphasize, BROKE) missionary. But there is this show that I've been watching called "Secret Millionaire." It is a show about these millionaires who go into a community with only the average amount of money that someone on food stamps would receive. Normally it runs about 30-40$ for the week. They stay in low income housing, and drive very simple, old cars. Their week journey is all about experiencing life in a new light, as well as searching for worthy causes that are making an effort to impact and change lives in that community. For most of the participating millionaires, they open their eyes to this new world of simple living, but they are exposed to the good that people do, in spite of their circumstances. At the end of the show, the millionaires make large donations, that have huge impacts on th...

My random thoughts about Ukraine today: Dear Readers,                It's Independence Day here in Ukraine. It has been 21 years since Ukraine was established as an independent nation, stepping toward a democratic government and taking a step away from the communist ways of the Soviet Union. Ukraine has a full history, filled with wars, famines, and dictators, but today is a reminder that their is hope in freedom. 21 years is not a lot of time to experience freedom, and Ukraine's government is far from where it should be as far as democracy goes, but people now have the right to vote, to voice their thoughts and opinions and take part in politics. Corruption still weaves its way through every level of society, from the president down to the hospitals and schools. It is an accepted norm in society to pay bribes to get what you need from professionals. Yes, Ukraine is now a free country, taking steps forward, but problems and work still remain fo...

Asking or as I feel, begging for money, is possibly the worst thing in the world. No, seriously. "Asking" for money, makes you feel so little. Like looking up with big eyes, saying " can I have some more porridge please..." You have to openly let people know you are struggling, making you feel like you are incompetent, and weak. The truth is, I don't enjoy it, but it is the reality of being a self supported missionary. Did I call myself into missions, no, God did. And since I've been here, God has always provided, and I know that he will continue to do so as I abide in Him. The thing is, I still have to convey my needs to all of you, because you have not, because you ask not. I have faith that God will provide for my every need. He has always done that... But I know that God also uses people in our lives to bless us by doing the giving. This week I have posted a lot about money, and I don't want anyone to feel that I am being greedy, or annoying. That is...

http://radicalfeet.weebly.com/paypal.html Please consider making a donation to Radical Feet today.  It's been a slow start to this month, and any amount would be greatly appreciated.  Also, I've sent out my 1 Year Newsletter. If you would like an email with the newsletter as well, just send me an email to: radicalfeetministries@ gmail.com    To God be all the glory, Chelsey “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”  Luke 12:6-7 NIV

  So we do not lose heart.  Though our outer self is wasting away,  our inner self  is being renewed day by day.   For  this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,   as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Cor.4:16-18 Lately, I've just been feeling blah. And then something happened and this week, I feel back to me again. Have you ever had those moments. Where you need a day to be anti social or indulge in a good movie, eat a chocolate bar and pretend the world has stop spinning for a minute. Sometimes those moments last a week, and for some people it can last longer. I guess my case of the "blahs" was a couple weeks, but I am happy to be coming out of it. And one of the things that has renewed my spirit is the verse mentioned above. "...For this light momentar...