Foreword The following blog post is a letter to myself one month into my Gap Year with the World Race. You may be wondering, friend, why this letter would ever be something you’d want to … Read more about One Month In, One Month Out
Giving My Heaviness to Jesus
I was weeping. Sitting on the swing set, eyes looking up toward the darkened sky, asking God to take this weight in my chest, this pain that I felt. The day had been rough. In ministry, … Read more about Giving My Heaviness to Jesus
Packing for The World Race: Part 1
Okay, here’s the deal: I want to write a master packing list blog eventually. I’ll get there soon. That’s gonna be part two of this series. Since future Racers will now be in … Read more about Packing for The World Race: Part 1
THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT THE WORLD RACE
Here on the World Race, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to hold expectations loosely. It’s a part of being flexible, saving yourself from some frustration or disappointment, and … Read more about THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT THE WORLD RACE
Alabaster
It was hot. The windows were wide open, sun pouring in, extending a friendly invitation for the breeze to blow in and come join it. It joined. The music was loud and blaring, the kind … Read more about Alabaster
I Stayed Up All Night Praying & Here’s What I Learned
Spiritual warfare is real, and I’m sorry if saying that makes you uncomfortable. Well, actually I’m not. That’s a big part of what these blogs are supposed to do. They’re meant … Read more about I Stayed Up All Night Praying & Here’s What I Learned
Day in the Life: Dominican Republic!
Hey friends! A new country means a totally new ministry and schedule, and so many new adventures! So we wanted to give you a little glimpse into what a week day in the Domincan Republic looks like for … Read more about Day in the Life: Dominican Republic!
Meet My Ministry: Mission of Hope!
Friends! It’s finally time for a very long-awaited blog post, the one where I get to tell you all about the ministry my squad and I are partnering with here in the Dominican Republic. … Read more about Meet My Ministry: Mission of Hope!
The Simple Things
“Emma- Don’t forget to look for Jesus in the simple things this week!” I looked down at the the the piece of paper Nicole, my squad leader had just given me. The week before had … Read more about The Simple Things
