"Draw near to Me, Beloved." I've been off the Race for a month now yet life still hasn't slowed down. My wanderlust has continued to be quenched by travels to weddings, baby showers and reunions. … Read more about Extending the Finish Line: Reflections of an alumni Racer
Tree Stump Removal: a picture of my time on the Race
Part of our ministry this month is to do work on our host's property, preparing the land for future crops. For the last two days I've been helping to remove tree stumps from the ground. … Read more about Tree Stump Removal: a picture of my time on the Race
Standing Firm
"I lean not on my own understanding. My life is in the hands of the Maker of Heaven" (Nothing I Hold On To by Will Reagan) Man, I feel like truer words have never been spoken. Or sung, in this … Read more about Standing Firm
From Lithuania to Moldova: How God’s plan unfolds in the details
Back story: During my junior year of college I realized I needed to choose a minor to pursue. Almost on a whim, I decided to take a Linguistics course just to see if I'd have any interest in … Read more about From Lithuania to Moldova: How God’s plan unfolds in the details
Growing Younger
In case you somehow missed my reminders for nearly 3 months (I get really excited), I celebrated my birthday in February. It's crazy to me how quickly the day came and went, just as it does … Read more about Growing Younger
Emotions of a (non)Skeptic: when He shows up
This specific blog series was meant to be an outlet for me to share all the ways God has destroyed the tiny box I've put Him in during my life. I came on the Race a skeptic, believing I had yet to … Read more about Emotions of a (non)Skeptic: when He shows up
Suffering from Joy
I've been telling anyone who'll listen that God gave me the word "joy" for this month; the thing I've been keeping to myself is He also spoke the word "sacrifice" to me. Everyone loves talking about … Read more about Suffering from Joy
Let the Little Children Come
I sat near the back of the small church taking in the faces of the people around me. The Church in Botswana is mainly women and children; most of the men take jobs in larger cities or spend their … Read more about Let the Little Children Come
Life on the Race: the Halfway Point
Well, I'm about halfway through this World Race thing. I can honestly say it feels both nothing and everything like I expected. If you would've tried to explain to me what these past 5+ months would … Read more about Life on the Race: the Halfway Point
