We need not be ashamed that our hearts ache; that we need and thirst and hunger for much more. All of our hearts ache. All of our hearts are at some level unsatisfied and longing. It is our insatiable … Read more about When Your Heart Aches
Barry, Larry, and Limeade
Well? How does God show up to you? Tonight Ryan, Jane, and I [big bro, sister-in-law, and me] went to Sonic after dinner as a treat for my last night with them. I was very excited. Earlier in the … Read more about Barry, Larry, and Limeade
Grading the Culture Shock
Two weeks in. I'm missin' a whole lot of what life was the past 11 months so I decided to evaluate this new lifestyle and culture. Food: D My stomach has had to do more adjusting than I have. … Read more about Grading the Culture Shock
Come On, Church!
Gary Black's words that impacted the Racers actions throughout most of our time kept going through my head and heart this past week. Come on, Church! We were all very fortunate to live with that push … Read more about Come On, Church!
A Flippin’ Big Thank You
WooHoo! To an A-mazing year! Thanks for making it happen! … Read more about A Flippin’ Big Thank You
Thought Bubble – Final Debrief Banquet
Hmmm - So this is it? Finally. Wow! The Final Banquet was the much-anticipated grand-ending to our eleven months. Whoa. It's what we had been looking forward to, thought about, shopped for, and … Read more about Thought Bubble – Final Debrief Banquet
Flowers are Red
My favorite song growing up was "Flowers are Red" by Harry Chapin. It's a folk song that tells the story of a little boy's first day of school. The boy was found by his teacher painting with many … Read more about Flowers are Red
My Week as a World Racer
It's mom again! I fly home tomorrow and just wanted to share a few thoughts with you. I have spent a wonderful week with some amazing young adults. So why were they so amazing? … Read more about My Week as a World Racer
“Ooey Gooey”
This is Caitlin's mom, and she told me I had to write her next blog. Before she left on this trip, I had never heard of a "blog" let alone ever written one. So, if you will indulge me as I … Read more about “Ooey Gooey”
