The World Race can be hard to explain. It's about serving, exploring, praying, taking risks, loving the unlovable, getting dirty, growth and change. I try to put words and images around what I'll … Read more about See The World {Race} in 3 Minutes
January 2015
BIG CHANGES! After much thought and many prayers, I've decided to switch to a January 2015 Route. This means I'll now be launching in January instead of July. Which means more time to prepare my body … Read more about January 2015
God’s Surprise
Scripture is pretty clear that God's plans are bigger than our own, so when he throws us a curveball we must accept it and trust that He knows best. Changes can be shocking at first but God will … Read more about God’s Surprise
Love & T-Shirts
Hey World Race supporters! First of all, I want to say I LOVE you guys! I'm so happy that you all are so excited for me and proud of what I'm doing. Your support is making my preparation … Read more about Love & T-Shirts
What Do You Need a Tent For?
There are so many requirements for a tent on the World Race. It must be freestanding, have a 2-person sleeping capacity, weigh no more than 6 pounds, come with a rainfly and footprint, and be … Read more about What Do You Need a Tent For?
Am I Really Doing This? Here’s What I Expect.
I still don't think it's fully hit me that I'm about to leave my friends, my family, my country, my comfort, and my dog to live out of a backpack and bring hope to so many nations around the … Read more about Am I Really Doing This? Here’s What I Expect.
Meet Amanda. Future World Racer.
I'm five wonderful feet tall and will probably have the biggest pack out of all my fellow Racers. My mom used to tell me dynamite comes in small packages. I currently call Waterloo, Iowa home … Read more about Meet Amanda. Future World Racer.
Home Page
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 28:19 India-Nepal-South Africa-Swaziland-Mozambique-Lithuania-Estonia-Malaysia-Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam … Read more about Home Page