There’s this story in the Bible in which a woman comes to the table where Jesus is eating with his friends. She asks him to heal her demon-possessed daughter because she’s heard that Jesus has the … Read more about knowing the who before the what
on not enjoying africa
(written on September 29th) It has been a long three months in Africa. The days here seem to me like honey dripping from a spoon: they drip by slowly, oozing sloppily and … Read more about on not enjoying africa
headed to the big c
Hello from Hong Kong! Tomorrow I’m taking a train for 34+ hours into Mainland China where I’ll be for the month of October. Due to privacy restrictions, I will be unable to post anything … Read more about headed to the big c
so you’re going to training camp and you’re starting to freak out
“Training Camp was just a blur of tears!” –My squadmate, Elissa It’s true – for most people on my squad, Training Camp was a less than pleasant … Read more about so you’re going to training camp and you’re starting to freak out
sisterhood of the traveling ankle-length skirts (feministry)
There comes a month on every Race where the men and the women are separated. The men call this month “Manistry” and they spend it trying to grow the biggest beards and having push-up … Read more about sisterhood of the traveling ankle-length skirts (feministry)
the time my parents came on the world race
I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d get the chance to invite my parents to join me on the Race. And quite honestly, I never imagined that my parents would actually come if I did invite … Read more about the time my parents came on the world race
meeting ziggy and realizing this life is not an exception
This afternoon I needed to get Internet to take care of some Unsung Heroes stuff, so Shannon and I planned a trip to the airport after lunch. (Interestingly, the Kigali International Airport is … Read more about meeting ziggy and realizing this life is not an exception
a post-genocide generation
I’m in Rwanda, a land that is known for its rolling hills, rich coffee beans, and diverse wildlife, like the famous Silverback Gorilla. Unfortunately, when most of us hear the word Rwanda, … Read more about a post-genocide generation
the lord is my portion (god & money)
If you were to ask me what my all-time, number one worry was, I would say: money. Hands down, no second-guesses. I’m not sure when I started worrying about such things, but I think it … Read more about the lord is my portion (god & money)
