Before leaving for the World Race I was given two “giving keys”. One was given to me by the World Race. It says “Journey”. The other was given to me a month before we left at … Read more about My Key Said “Soldier”
The Ripple Effect (Guest Blog by Micah Roeder)
RJ: The short version of the story goes like this: One day on our lunch break I asked Micah, “What did you actually DO on the World Race?” His stories opened my eyes and lit my ears on … Read more about The Ripple Effect (Guest Blog by Micah Roeder)
Ministry in a Nutshell: Ethiopia
Our squad leader team, Thru-Hike, spent the whole month together in Ethiopia doing ATL (Ask the Lord) ministry. When we arrived in Addis Ababa, we had a room at a guesthouse the first night, and … Read more about Ministry in a Nutshell: Ethiopia
A Day in the Life on the World Race – VLOG
Kigali, Rwanda Direct YouTube Link Here: A Day in the Life on the World Race Schedule of the Day: 7:00 AM - Wake up, use the squatty potty, put on a hat, grab my journal and … Read more about A Day in the Life on the World Race – VLOG
I’m Fasting for the Final 40 Days
“Fasting is a way of saying with our body how much we need and want and trust Jesus.” - John Piper Fasting. Tithing. Dressing up for church. I have wrestled with the religious … Read more about I’m Fasting for the Final 40 Days
Meet Our Team (Team Thru-Hike)
Why Team Thru-Hike? Thru-hiking, or through-hiking, is hiking a long-distance trail end-to-end within one hiking season. We've decided our trail is the "trail of life" and … Read more about Meet Our Team (Team Thru-Hike)
That Time I Dislocated My Shoulder in a Foreign Country
Coming on the World Race, people would ask me what I was scared of. One of my fears was getting sick abroad. I hate being sick, and being sick away from home is the worst. In addition to getting sick, … Read more about That Time I Dislocated My Shoulder in a Foreign Country
I Got a Tattoo on the World Race – Part 2
I know it might seem cheesy, but I wanted a tattoo that represented Kayla. As a married couple on the Race we have walked through a lot together this year (forgiveness, healing, abandonment). I am so … Read more about I Got a Tattoo on the World Race – Part 2
Ministry in a Nutshell: Bulgaria
Bulgaria was such a surprise - full of beautiful landscapes and beautiful memories with our squad. We started out the month in Varna, Bulgaria, where our squad leader team spent time together in … Read more about Ministry in a Nutshell: Bulgaria
