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Emily Peterson

when god says no: my post-race plans

Author: Emily Peterson | February 2, 2014 | by archiveworldraceblogs

People keep asking what I’m going to do now that the World Race is over. Well, I finally have an answer. But to properly tell the story requires some background information. Back in August, … Read more about when god says no: my post-race plans

this time last year

Author: Emily Peterson | December 29, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Hello faithful blog readers and blog stalkers (don't worry, I'm a blog stalker too). I am officially moving over to a new blog site now that my World Race is over (at least it is for now...). Feel … Read more about this time last year

a $38 necklace: re-entry

Author: Emily Peterson | December 23, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Sometimes it seems to me like the last eleven months were some kind of dream. I wake up in my gigantic bed, surrounded by pillows and covered in blankets, and I think "Did that even happen? Did I … Read more about a $38 necklace: re-entry

how do you measure a year?

Author: Emily Peterson | December 17, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I’m not quite sure where to begin in my summary of the hardest and greatest year of my life. As you can imagine, it’s quite a daunting task. I suppose I could begin with a brief … Read more about how do you measure a year?

q & a blog (pt. 2)

Author: Emily Peterson | December 11, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

You asked, I answered! Of everything you packed/brought with you on the Race, what was your favorite/most resourceful item?I brought a small travel mirror that has been so extremely useful (because … Read more about q & a blog (pt. 2)

q & a blog (pt. 1)

Author: Emily Peterson | December 10, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

A few weeks ago I asked you to ask me some questions about my year. This is the first of two blogs with responses to those questions! Feel free to ask more in the comment section below … Read more about q & a blog (pt. 1)

giving away my deposit

Author: Emily Peterson | November 28, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

To Cole, who made a lot of this possible with his generosity and joyful obedience About a year ago, before the Race, I came home from a long day and found a black guitar case sitting on my bed. … Read more about giving away my deposit

like a ship out to sea: coming home

Author: Emily Peterson | November 26, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Today is my last day of ministry on the World Race. Tomorrow we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and on Friday we leave for our final debrief. In less than two weeks, I’ll be in America. I … Read more about like a ship out to sea: coming home

a willing heart: post-typhoon ministry in the philippines

Author: Emily Peterson | November 21, 2013 | by archiveworldraceblogs

A couple of weeks ago, the largest typhoon in the history of the world hit the island nation of the Philippines. It hit land during the end of our first week here. My team was prepared to receive the … Read more about a willing heart: post-typhoon ministry in the philippines

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