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My Favorite Day on the World Race

Author: alissavanarnam | August 17, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Now that I’m home, the question I get asked all the time is: “What was your favorite day/experience on the World Race?” They wait for me to respond, assuming my response will be … Read more about My Favorite Day on the World Race

Too much and not enough.

Author: alissavanarnam | May 4, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

From the moment we arrived at the border (and proceeded to wait 4 hours in line at immigration) it became clear that the Lord would be working on our patience and flexibility during month 3 in … Read more about Too much and not enough.

I’m Not a Racer Anymore…

Author: alissavanarnam | March 14, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I have to admit: Launch was hard for me. I arrived in Atlanta, GA on January 2nd for Squad Leader training a little shell shocked, not believing my 6 short weeks home were already up. I was … Read more about I’m Not a Racer Anymore…

10 Tips to help welcome your Racer HOME!

Author: alissavanarnam | November 17, 2016 | by archiveworldraceblogs

*This blog was adapted from a blog my squad mate, Britney wrote earlier this month. You can view the original blog here! Have you heard the news?!?!?! A-squad is coming home at the END OF THIS … Read more about 10 Tips to help welcome your Racer HOME!

My Inspiration: How the Lord showed me what’s next

Author: alissavanarnam | November 10, 2016 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I’ve admired them since training camp. They had already completed what still seemed overwhelmingly daunting to me: 11 months in the field! They already knew what it was like to travel to far … Read more about My Inspiration: How the Lord showed me what’s next

I fell in love in Mozambique.

Author: alissavanarnam | November 1, 2016 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I wasn’t looking to fall in love that day, but as I approached his house, my eyes were drawn to him immediately. I walked right up to where he was sitting, unattended, and crouched down to look … Read more about I fell in love in Mozambique.

I fell in love in Mozambique.

Author: alissavanarnam | November 1, 2016 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I wasn’t looking to fall in love that day, but as I approached his house, my eyes were drawn to him immediately. I walked right up to where he was sitting, unattended, and crouched down to look … Read more about I fell in love in Mozambique.

“You’re in my prayers.”

Author: alissavanarnam | October 11, 2016 | by archiveworldraceblogs

We say it all the time. But what does that phrase really mean to … Read more about “You’re in my prayers.”

Why am I really here?

Author: alissavanarnam | August 28, 2016 | by archiveworldraceblogs

It’s 6:30 in the morning and my alarm goes off. It’s time to get up and start my day of ministry with a quick walk with the team and then devotion. I grab my toothbrush and a roll of … Read more about Why am I really here?

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