"Out of the goodnight, I was born into your arms. Like you're my country, like you're the hills where I belong, Like you're the hills where I found love at the end of the world." - John Mark … Read more about Love at the End: My Last World Race Blog
If You’re Struggling with Body Shaming, Read This.
Disclaimer: This is not a traditional World Race blog. It doesn't give the details of my latest adventure white-water rafting or talk about a meaningful day of ministry. This is something God gave … Read more about If You’re Struggling with Body Shaming, Read This.
The F-Word: A Brutally Honest Letter About Fundraising
A few months ago, I felt a sense of relief in knowing that following the end of the World Race, I'd be free from fundraising forever. HALLELUJAH JESUS. The days of t-shirts, letters and garage sales … Read more about The F-Word: A Brutally Honest Letter About Fundraising
The World Race Is Not God’s Best for Me
My heart hurts today. Or maybe it's my stomach. Acknowledging fresh emotional pain, a noticeable lack of fruit in my diet, and managing the mystical, magical act of "re-entry" - the process of … Read more about The World Race Is Not God’s Best for Me
Loved Ones, Here’s Why I Haven’t Been Blogging or Texting You Back
Some of the best dinner party stories my family has of me revolve around me baking something and completely forgetting an important ingredient. One time, it was a cake, and I forgot flour. Another … Read more about Loved Ones, Here’s Why I Haven’t Been Blogging or Texting You Back
Dear Everybody, Here’s What an Introvert Racer Wants You to Know About Re-Entry.
I love lists. (If you know me, this probably goes without saying.) And right around this time on the Race, squad-mates are realising that this whirlwind of a journey is very rapidly coming to an … Read more about Dear Everybody, Here’s What an Introvert Racer Wants You to Know About Re-Entry.
In Response to I Am Not Kayla Zilch
Want to hear a funny joke? Comparison. (There's no punchline.) I closed my iPad several days ago and leaned forward onto the wiggly cafe table I called my afternoon workspace, steepling my fingers … Read more about In Response to I Am Not Kayla Zilch
Gangsters Don’t Cry, Therefore I’m Mister Misty-Eyed
"When you're lost in the universe, don't lose faith. My mother says, 'Your whole life's in the hand of God; nothing has changed, He is the same'." - Hand of God (Outro), Jon Bellion. Today, if you … Read more about Gangsters Don’t Cry, Therefore I’m Mister Misty-Eyed
Hey Christians, I’ve Got a Bone to Pick With Your Facebook Rants
Lorde's hit song, Tennis Court, contains a lyric that captivates me. "It's a new art form, showing people how little we care." Part of me wonders if she wrote that after scrolling through her … Read more about Hey Christians, I’ve Got a Bone to Pick With Your Facebook Rants