It's time to let y'all in on a piece of my life that I haven't yet. Over the course of this year away, about once a month I debate internally about sharing this piece of my story. But I know it is … Read more about Let it Matter
With my Olive Branch in Hand, I go.
40 days. That is all that remains of my time on the World Race. For the last few months, I have felt slightly like Noah as he floated around a flooded earth in his ark, wondering what was going to … Read more about With my Olive Branch in Hand, I go.
Your Story Matters
This morning I had the opportunity to speak during one of our sessions at our leadership development week that happens every three months. It's a time for our squad to come together and learn from … Read more about Your Story Matters
The “Bring Jody to Thailand” Campaign
I brought my laptop with the World Race website pulled up into the living room and sat down next to her nonchalantly as she watched something on TV. I could hardly wait until the commercial break came … Read more about The “Bring Jody to Thailand” Campaign
When Community & Rest are Found in Two Left Feet
This past weekend after a day off filled with carbs and chocolate, my teammate and friend Karyn and I vowed to make our last full week in Lesotho a "healthier week." We vowed to run every morning and … Read more about When Community & Rest are Found in Two Left Feet
A Litsepiso that Cannot be Broken
Jesus, I need an extra amount of You today, I prayed as we entered our village that morning. We were not with our typical translator and our team had split up between tasks for the morning, so I was … Read more about A Litsepiso that Cannot be Broken
I Found Joy on a Mountain
I found true joy. She's a beautiful woman who lives in a house on a mountainside in Lesotho. Here's the journal entry I wrote the night I met her. ------------------------ Yesterday's time in our … Read more about I Found Joy on a Mountain
Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition
I look different. Six months away from the states. Living in different countries. Eating whatever is put in front of me. Shaving my head and dealing with those awkward growth phases that follow. A … Read more about Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition
I Can’t Make this Stuff Up: A Glimpse into the Last 24 Hours
The past twenty four hours of my life are a true testament to how absolutely insane this Race can become. Last night we boarded a fancy (by our standards) double-decker bus. Plush seats, air … Read more about I Can’t Make this Stuff Up: A Glimpse into the Last 24 Hours
