Hello, all subscribers and blog readers! Each week my squad is going to work to post a newsletter about what is going on with the squad. This week my fellow storytellers and I wrote the testimonies … Read more about J Squad Journal: Week One
Sabbath
Something that we practice while on the race is Sabbath rest: a day set aside with no work. This is something that I haven't put into practice and am still growing in. What I do know is that after six … Read more about Sabbath
Shiny Fork
On Sunday, we arrived in North Carolina and set up camp. I have learned so far that tenting in North Carolina is much much colder than tenting in Georgia. While it is a bit chilly at night, I am … Read more about Shiny Fork
Training Camp!
Yesterday we officially completed training camp; tomorrow, we leave for ministry! This morning we said a bittersweet goodbye to the guys on our squad. I am so excited about all they will do in … Read more about Training Camp!
Worship: More Than Singing
When we think of worship, we think of singing songs that give God glory. I know that for a lot of years, that's what I thought worship was. I have heard that worship is more than just singing; I am … Read more about Worship: More Than Singing
Encountering the Lord
I have been at training camp for almost two weeks. I wanted to share two short stories of times that I have encountered the Lord as I handwash my clothes, break bread with new friends, worship, take … Read more about Encountering the Lord
A Testimony of Gratitude
Something that most people don't know about me is that I have been on a mission to handwrite the Bible. This started four years ago, in my sophomore year of high school, when a teacher and mentor … Read more about A Testimony of Gratitude
The Difference Between Expectations and Hopes
As I have been talking to people about what I will be doing, I have been asked, "What do you expect to get out of this experience?" multiple times. Before I was considering doing the World Race, I had … Read more about The Difference Between Expectations and Hopes
Some Thoughts About Patience
I have recently been thinking about patience and I realized that there are many areas of my life that require a great deal of patience. As a sailing instructor teaching middle schoolers how to sail, … Read more about Some Thoughts About Patience
