A few weeks ago I got the idea to interview my squad members as a way to introduce those who are close to me to the people I will be serving with for a year, and I immediately got excited about the idea! So this is the start of a new little blog series where I’ll post about 3 interviews per blog post of each of my squad mates. I’ll also link their blogs so y’all can read more into their hearts. I hope each of you who read these can enjoy getting to know a little bit about the W Squad.
1. Where are you from and how old are you?
“Born in Minnesota, raised in Northern California, and I’m 22.”
2. When did you become a Christian?
“I started following Christ at age 19. I was involved in church when I was younger until age 16 when my family quit attending.”
3. What is one difficult thing you are proud to have overcome?
“Tobacco, marijuana, and many other substances.”
4. Why did you decide to join The World Race?
“I want to pour into people as well as be poured into. mission trips for God have always been on my heart, and going on a trip for 11 months sounds like an extreme task that god will have to take control of. It will be dope to watch what God does and share the story.”
5. What are you passionate about?
“Music is a key to my soul.”
6. What is your current life verse?
“Current life verse is Matthew 6:25-34:
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to Him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
7. What is one thing you want people to know about you?
“I love God and hip-hop!”
1. Where are you from and how old are you?
“I’m am from Homosassa, Florida, but I was born and raised in Ohio. I just turned 21 today (April 23).”
2. When did you become a Christian?
“I became a Christian back in 2014.”
3. What is one difficult thing you are proud to have overcome?
“One difficult thing that I’ve been able to overcome is my timidness around people. I’ve never really been one to openly talk to people.”
4. Why did you decide to join The World Race?
“I love experiencing new cultures and getting people to work with other people from different parts of the world. It brings a new perspective to my eyes.”
5. What are you passionate about?
“I’m passionate about family, music, and I’m starting to really enjoy agriculture.”
6. What is your current life verse?
“Current life verse is Matthew 10:31:
‘So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.'”
7. What is one thing you want people to know about you?
“One thing I would like for people to know about me is I enjoy being out in nature and listening to music.”
1. Where are you from and how old are you?
“I am Alaskan but have lived in the deep south for part of my life too; I am 21.”
2. When did you become a Christian?
“I grew up in a ‘Christian’ family, but my faith did not become my own until I was 15. God used horses to bring me to Him.”
3. What is one difficult thing you are proud to have overcome?
“The biggest thing God has helped me overcome is seeing the good, seeing His gifts, His light, and love in every situation instead of focusing on the bad.”
4. Why did you decide to join The World Race?
“God opened the doors that this was the next step to grow my faith, maturity, and learn and grow more and more to Him. There was a lot that made it clear this was what He wanted. :)”
5. What are you passionate about?
“Oooh…passion! I love seeing people passionate about God, the callings He puts in their lives, discipling believers and using the gifts and tools He has given us for His glory. I LOVE worshipping Him and spending time with His creation.”
6. What is your current life verse?
“Memorizing Psalm 107 and the whole thing and just spilling buckets of His grace and love for His people in every area of their lives.”
7. What is one thing you want people to know about you?
“I will talk all day about horses! And I may not be the first person to give a huge, but I LOVE real hugs and blessing people by giving back massages. Whoops, that’s three!”
Until next time. xx
