Last Friday we hosted a worship concert at the church in the village of Minoterie.It was a shining example of what going abroad means to me, and a typical snapshot of life on the Race: nothing going … Read more about The I Can Project: Because He Doesn’t Go to School
A Beautiful Mission: Hope for Haiti
Today I want to inspire you.Within the first hour of our arrival at Mission of Hope in Titanyen, Haiti, I knew: this month would be World Race luxury.Dorm-style beds, complete with sheets, pillows and … Read more about A Beautiful Mission: Hope for Haiti
and then I didn’t want to go
In my last blog, I mentioned that I'm finally feeling some hesitation about this whole World Race thing.It's true: there's a piece of me that, now that it's happening, flat out doesn't want to go.I've … Read more about and then I didn’t want to go
The World Race: An Uncomfortable Journey
I have a confession: I'm not much one for camping.I tag along when my friends bring me, and I enjoy it. I don't hate it; I don't complain about it. It's a fun (and blessedly brief) … Read more about The World Race: An Uncomfortable Journey
Farewell, Home
This week, I've been on a whirlwind road trip through three states to visit a slew of dear friends before embarking on the coming adventure.In Knoxville, Mebane, Elon and Charlotte, I've spent time … Read more about Farewell, Home
On hamburgers, coffee and praying in public
After nearly a week of low budget, often strange international food in small portions, Team Kenosis was ready for some good, solid American cuisine. When we stumbled across a burger joint near … Read more about On hamburgers, coffee and praying in public
11n11: 11 Questions and 11 Answers
When I tell people about the World Race, I get a lot of questions. If I haven't had the opportunity to clear up your confusion in person, hopefully these eleven answers will explain a few … Read more about 11n11: 11 Questions and 11 Answers
Introducing: Team Kenosis
"Close your eyes and hold up your hands. On a scale of one to five, with one being 'get me away from these people now' and five 'I want to spend all eleven months and more with this team,' how … Read more about Introducing: Team Kenosis
I Dropped My Laptop (from my packing list)
"Any more questions?" Vanessa asked. It was halfway through Training Camp and trainers were meeting with each racer individually to check in on how we were doing."No, I think that covers it... … Read more about I Dropped My Laptop (from my packing list)
