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Help Portrait |VIDEO|

Author: alybadinger | December 10, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Last weekend my little church in Bowling Green, KY did a big thing: Help Portrait.  Help Portrait is an international organization with the fantastic vision of making people feel beautiful with … Read more about Help Portrait |VIDEO|

Broken Vessel | VIDEO |

Author: alybadinger | December 2, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

My friend Sarah made this awesome video for me. I think she almost lost a couple toes to frostbite, but her work is still lovely. This video explains a little about me, how God has proved himself over … Read more about Broken Vessel | VIDEO |

To my parents on Thanksgiving

Author: alybadinger | November 27, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

When I signed up and was accepted to the World Race last March, Thanksgiving seemed like a dot on the horizon that would probably never arrive. Now it is here - this morning I made "peppy" chow … Read more about To my parents on Thanksgiving

One time I baptized my little brother.

Author: alybadinger | November 18, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

My little brother was born on February 3rd, 1995. My wonderful Grandma Gerry visited soon after. One day during her visit she and I made Valentine's Day sugar cookies - I'm sure I conducted the … Read more about One time I baptized my little brother.

Gifts and the Gifter – New Route

Author: alybadinger | September 29, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I was going to study abroad in Peru last summer because I desperately want to go to Machu Picchu. I back packed in the Grand Canyon last Thanksgiving to have my breath taken away by the sunset over … Read more about Gifts and the Gifter – New Route

Dear Baton Rouge and Chofu City

Author: alybadinger | August 7, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Two weeks ago, I said goodbye to two friends until 2016. Indeed, 2016. Both have moved on to the next stage of life and it's pretty far from little Bowling Green and I won't get to see them before I … Read more about Dear Baton Rouge and Chofu City

“Where exactly are you going?”

Author: alybadinger | June 17, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Peru The cradle of Inca civilization (think: Macchu Picchu) and one of the "Andean states", Peru is full of epic wonder; yet she is barely acquainted with her Creator. Though many natives still … Read more about “Where exactly are you going?”

It’s a “Tree-shirt”

Author: alybadinger | June 13, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Onward! To the next stage in fundraising! Fund the Nations is awesome and we collaborated to make this shirt. They're $20! Please send me an email at [email protected] or fb message me or … Read more about It’s a “Tree-shirt”

My bestfriend’s wedding

Author: alybadinger | May 26, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

This Memorial Day weekend I was in my first wedding - I was my best friend's Maid of Honor. Faith and I have been friends since our first day in college 4 years ago, as random roomies no less. We've … Read more about My bestfriend’s wedding

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