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The Most Selfless, Loving, Beautiful Woman I know. MOM.

Author: Dave Smith | May 12, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

When I was a kid, my mom would try to bring me up onto her lap to read to me but no matter how hard she tried, I would break free and run around the house screaming and giggling. I would run and play … Read more about The Most Selfless, Loving, Beautiful Woman I know. MOM.

Featured in my hometown paper

Author: Dave Smith | May 8, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Hey all, I was asked by an editor from my hometown newspaper to do an interview about my time in the Marines, experiences after,my connection to president George W. Bush, and what led me to the … Read more about Featured in my hometown paper

Thailand: Sex, Tigers, and Beer!!!

Author: Dave Smith | May 8, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

THAILAND!!!! What's not to love? There's a vibrant nightlife, an epic party scene, cheap beer, tigers, elephant shows, cobra charmers, Muay Thai matches all along the streets, wonderful markets, … Read more about Thailand: Sex, Tigers, and Beer!!!

In Loving Memory of Clay Hunt. March 30, 2011

Author: Dave Smith | March 30, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

  Clay Warren Hunt. Marine, Scout Sniper, Purple Heart recipient. Big-hearted humanitarian, sheepish grin, always making new friends. He had a big tattoo on his forearm that said “Not all … Read more about In Loving Memory of Clay Hunt. March 30, 2011

A long overdue update from India

Author: Dave Smith | March 24, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

              India. Land of color and culture. This place is so wonderful I don't even know where to begin. The food is incredible, the … Read more about A long overdue update from India

Staring Down the Barrel of a Shotgun

Author: Dave Smith | March 24, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

  Parental Advisory: This post contains more curse words than any Christian blog should ever have. But it may be one of the best testimonies you ever read. Ever. … Read more about Staring Down the Barrel of a Shotgun

Videos from months 1&2

Author: Dave Smith | March 17, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Here are a couple of really great videos from my teammate Doug. The show our time in SA and Swazi. The man has talent!!!! Please give them a watch.      South … Read more about Videos from months 1&2

Swaziland: Manual Labor and Dude Time

Author: Dave Smith | February 28, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Manual labor and dude bonding time.     James 1:27 (NIV) "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in distress and to keep … Read more about Swaziland: Manual Labor and Dude Time

Masiphumelele, South Africa

Author: Dave Smith | January 21, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

We began our ministry here in Masi just over a week ago. Internet time is short and nobody likes long blogs anyways, so I will hit a few basics and highlights. Masiphumelele is a slum area of Cape … Read more about Masiphumelele, South Africa

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