There are some days on the race that just make you say “This is it. This is the entire reason why I’m doing the World Race.” Our last Monday in Cote d’Ivoire was such a day for … Read more about He’s Why I Came
Staying Strong
He was the most joyful man we have encountered in our home visits. We came to pray with him and his wife, to encourage them in their faith, but they blessed us more. Just getting to talk with … Read more about Staying Strong
The 12th Country
Halfway through the Palm Sunday church service, all the World Racers were called up on stage to sing and dance. Where were we? Colombia? Nope. Ecuador? Nope. Peru? Not anymore. Cote de Ivoire? Not … Read more about The 12th Country
The Father of Creativity
I’ve always had a creative mind. As a child I loved to use my imagination. I loved playing outside, building forts and making playhouses. Imagining how things could be, instead of how … Read more about The Father of Creativity
Village Ministry
Hello! Why yes, I am still alive and well, doing the World Race. I just finished month 4, Cote de Ivoire. My team was in a village where we had no wifi, so my blog posts have been … Read more about Village Ministry
Donuts and Jesus
These donuts are amazing. The bakery they come from, San Carlos, just so happens to be located between our home and church. Thus, we stop in often for donuts. And cake. The cakes are as yummy as … Read more about Donuts and Jesus
Time To Talk
I was sitting outside journaling around 10 o'clock one evening early last week, when my team leader ran across the courtyard, barefoot, to ask me a question. "Hey, Alyssa, I've been thinking, would … Read more about Time To Talk
Prison in Peru
One afternoon last week my team loaded up into two taxis with two wonderful woman from church and rode to the outskirts of Huanuco, up to the top of a hill, where stood a high wall topped in … Read more about Prison in Peru
An Afternoon With 3 Year-Olds
God used children to get me to go on my first mission trip when I was 15. I love kids. I love playing with them and taking care of them. I want each and every child on this earth to be well cared for … Read more about An Afternoon With 3 Year-Olds
