Team 61 blew the competition away and won (for the first time) a leg of the World Race.Congrats my fellow teammates to a job well done: Stacy, Hannah, Becca and Katie!Pictures of our winning team will … Read more about NEWSFLASH: TEAM 61 WINS CHINA RACE!
Radio Silent
Hey friends, family, beloved readers...We made it safely to Hong Kong and are gearing up for Race Day! Our orientation with our ministry partners here was fantastic and China will be the first … Read more about Radio Silent
Putting Things In Context
Yesterday I sat through a Conversational English class with Buddhist monks. For the last several weeks, Eric Hanson has been teaching these monks various subjects, not the least of which centers … Read more about Putting Things In Context
Goodbye Joy!
This morning at 6:50am Thailand time, Joy got on a plane bound for Tokyo, Washington DC and ultimately Tampa, Florida to the waiting arms of my family. Joy's time with the race has come to an … Read more about Goodbye Joy!
Crossfire
I try to imagine God the Father's face the day His son was baptized. While an eternity was passing and 30 years on earth had gone by, this defining moment was all of God's glory shown in a … Read more about Crossfire
When Sacrifice Hurts
"I will not sacrifice to the Lord that which costs me nothing." (2 Samuel 24:24) David refused to insult his God with an offering that did not infringe on his comfort. The widow's … Read more about When Sacrifice Hurts
Fresh
This week, Chad, Jake, Allison and I convened in Bangkok to welcome the "D-Squad/September Team" to the World Race. Thailand is their first stop on their journey and their passion, excitement and … Read more about Fresh
Sacrificing Justice
Life's not fair. God's not fair. Even though I try to be fair, is it truly an outcome I can announce is free from ulterior motive? I've heard "fairness" is different from "justice" but the truth is, … Read more about Sacrificing Justice
We are men – MANLY men!
Thailand has to be one of the greatest places on earth. Not just that the landscape is breathtaking almost everywhere or that the people are fun and engaging or that it's culturally rich and … Read more about We are men – MANLY men!