Home Is Where the Heart Is

I love that I serve a God who gives us dreams. 

He gives us the desires of our hearts when it's His heart.

To be wonderfully aligned with our Creator in both vision and purpose--it's beautiful.

This past year, I've really been dreaming.

Actually, since early high school I've been dreaming; dreaming about partnering with Christ in one of the world's darkest places--Amsterdam's Red Light District.

Amsterdam is gorgeous--yes. But at the heart of it is a neighborhood so twisted and dark it pollutes the rest of the city.

As the pinnacle example of the city's ethically tolerant perspective, the Red Light District is Amsterdam's pride and joy. 400+ windows of mainly foreign female prostitutes brings in hundreds of thousands of tourists annually followed by large profits that city officials love.

{To get a taste of how much the city promotes prostitution and the RLD, check out this link:
http://www.amsterdam.info/red-light-district/}

The RLD is a dark place, but that's exactly where light shines the brightest. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has charged into this battlefield full swing bringing the love and light of Christ.

YWAM Amsterdam's Red Light District ministry, "The Lighthouse" gently yet powerfully fights the stronghold over the district through worship, prayer and building genuine relationships with the workers in the district.

And I am so excited to announce that I am becoming full-time staff with this ministry starting in February!

Doing Red Light District ministry and being in Europe has been a huge dream of mine for a long time.

I am thankful for my God who gives me dreams and provides avenues for me to pursue them. 

Amsterdam, you inspire me.

You speak life into my soul, my heart, and my dreams. 

But most of all...
God, you inspire me. 
Because without You I would have no dreams to chase and no purpose to pursue.  

Thank you Jesus, for inspiring me through my dreams. 


-Hanna


Prayers are appreciated as I prepare and go through the fundraising process. If you'd like to support me or know more about my future in Holland, please email hmbish@gmail.com. 

All pictures were taken during my one week visit to Amsterdam in June :)