Our bodies can be fickle things. Here on the Race, it's normal to experience any number of intestinal issues, weird skin problems and feel muscle pains in places you didn't even know had muscles. The … Read more about Taking Your Vitamins: What it looks like to care for the Body (All-Squad Month Style)
My Poker Face: The Art of Embracing Vulnerability
I have a love-hate relationship with my face. My friends joke that I "speak with my eyes" and, more often than not, my facial expressions have given me away despite my goal to reveal nothing. What … Read more about My Poker Face: The Art of Embracing Vulnerability
Dancing with Children: Joining the Kingdom
I have never before felt so nervous for something I should've been so confident in... For the last two weeks since returning from the trek our ministry has looked quite different from what … Read more about Dancing with Children: Joining the Kingdom
A Trekker’s Life for Me: Part 1
The G-Squad definition of the word "trekking": To trek (v.) - To hike, either straight up, straight down, or through the rockiest parts of the riverside. Generally accompanied by leeches and … Read more about A Trekker’s Life for Me: Part 1
A Trekker’s Life for Me, part 2: The Great Turtle Fall
"The theif comes to steal, kill and destroy. But I come so that you may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10 I think my pride took almost as many beatings this past week as my body did. I've … Read more about A Trekker’s Life for Me, part 2: The Great Turtle Fall
Nepal: A land full of strawberries
Today has been full of blessings. Or, as we like to call them on the Race, strawberries (the sweet things of your day). I began the morning as usual, waking up before I really wanted to sounds of … Read more about Nepal: A land full of strawberries
The Emotions of a Skeptic: I Don’t Trust God
I don't trust God. Or, more accurately, I trust Him under certain conditions. Like when things make sense. Or when I can see a certain outcome happening. I have been made aware of how … Read more about The Emotions of a Skeptic: I Don’t Trust God
Launch Revelations and What I’m Giving Up
It hit me tonight as I stood before the mirror...I probably won't straighten my hair again for the next 11 months. Now, some of you may be thinking this was a rather mundane thought to be … Read more about Launch Revelations and What I’m Giving Up
FAQs: What’s Really Happening?
Taking a cue from some of my squadmates, here are some answers to some of the questions I've been receiving lately, as well as a basic timeline of what life will look like for me for the next few … Read more about FAQs: What’s Really Happening?