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This blog isn’t about me … We live in a “meâ€� generation, and to be honest, the past few days while I have been sick, I have really only been thinking about me. So instead, this is a blog for my Squad Mates. I am so blessed to be on the August Squad with some amazing other men and women from all over the World. With that being said, I’d like to share some Scripture with each of you:


 


Crystal Abold from Alliance, Nebraska – “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.â€� (Isaiah 55:12)


 



Sarah Ball from Milford, Deleware – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.â€� (Philippians 4:6-7)


 


Brandon Barnum from Manhattan, Kansas – “Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” (Joshua 10:25)


 


Brian Berrelez from Nampa, Idaho – “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,  in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.â€� (Colossians 1:13-14)


 


Shayna Black from Ocala, Florida – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)


 


Ruth Blum from Allison Park, Pennsylvania – “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,â€� (1 Peter 3:15)


 


Emily Butterfield from Las Vegas, Nevada- “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.� (2 Corinthians 9:8)


 

Kevin Buzzie from Clifton, New Jersey – Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (John 14:11-12)

 

Scott Cangemi from Nashville, Tennessee – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.â€� (Proverbs 3:5-6)


 


Emily Chan from China – “Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’  This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’â€� (Matthew 22:37-39)


 


Tommy Chapman from Baton Ruge, Louisiana – “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.â€� (Ephesians 3:16)


 

Olivia Coward from Matthews, North Carolina – You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (Hebrews 10:36)

 

Sarah Croaker from Tucson, Arizona – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11)

 

Megan Czerwinski from Matthews, North Carolina – “Finally, [sisters], whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – “if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -“think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)

 

Leah Day from Northport, Alabama – “Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.â€� (2 Corinthians 1:4)


 


Mike Desmond from Lynchburg, Virginia – “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.  If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?  Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.â€� (1 John 3:16-18)


 


Elaina DeStefano from Lynchburg, Virginia – “And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.â€� (Matthew 24:14)


 


Melissa Diehl from Macon, Georgia – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade–kept in heaven for you,  who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.  In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.â€� (1 Peter 1:3-6)


 


Erika Dunn from Bedford, Massachusetts – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.â€� (Romans 8:28)


 


Allie Elliott from Edinboro, Pennsylvania – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.â€� (1 Peter 5:7)


 


Cameron Freeman from Hudsonville, Michigan – “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12) 


Rebecca Freeman from Leonardtown, Maryland – â€œAnd this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.â€� (1 John 5:14-15)                                                    



Andrea Garcia from Minooka, Illinois – “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.â€� (Ephesians 6:16)


Tom Hoffman from Fort Collins, Colorado – Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)

 

Kaela House from West Memphis, Arkansas – Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

 

Kelly Jarvis from Madison, Wisconsin – “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.â€� (Hebrews 12:2)


 

Melissa McBride from Birmingham, Alabama – “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.  The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.â€� (Psalm 28:7-8)


 

Megan McCoomb from Indianapolis, Indiana – “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16)

 

Jenny Meunier from Salmon Arm, British Columbia – “But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.â€� (Matthew 19:26)


 

Erin Miller from College Station, Texas – So what should we say about this? If God is for us, no one can defeat us. (Romans 8:31)

 

Lacee Peloquin from Lubbock, Texas – “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:2-3)

 

Ashley Penny from Raleigh, North Carolina- “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.� (John 14:13-14)


 


Drew Phelps from Greensboro, North Carolina – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. “ (1 Corinthians 16:13)


 

Carl Prox from Yucaipa, California – Jesus answered, “The things impossible for people are possible for God.” (Luke 18:27)

 

Peggy Randell from Drayton Valley, Alberta Canada – “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.â€� (Hebrews 11:1)


 


Jaime Rhodes from Lexington, Kentucky – “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.â€� (3 John 1:2)


 


Rae Rittman from Parkville, Missouri – “And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.â€� (Mark 16:15)


 


Joshua Robinson from Yale, Michigan – “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.â€� (Isaiah 1:18)


 

Adrea Ross from Tallahassee, Florida – May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. (Psalm 67:1-2)

 

Stephen Sloan from Hamilton, Ohio – God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again. (Philippians 1:6)

 

Sabrina Utz from Hicksville, Ohio – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

  

Lilli Walker from Little Rock, Arkansas – “For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.  The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.  By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.â€� (Psalm 33:4-6)


 

Billy Wark from Mesquite, Texas – “Now stand still and see the great thing the Lord will do before your eyes.” (1 Samuel 12:16)

 

Liz White from Belton, Texas – “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.â€� (Isaiah 40:31)


 

Laura Williams from Mission Viejo, California – “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” (1 Peter 1:13) 

 

AND TO OUR SQUAD LEADERS:

 

Sarah Schrack – But in all these things we are completely victorious through God who showed his love for us. (Romans 8:37)

 

Lucas Tillman – In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people. (Colossians 3:23)

 

 

More Racers Possible…  

 


Each of these individuals will become my family as we travel together sharing the love of Jesus Christ in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. I can’t wait to meet y’all and see God truly radiate through the lives of each of you.


 


 

 This video is great because it reminds me how connected we all are and why each of us are going on this journey, let us carry our candle’s and light the world…