http://ali.theworldrace.org Ali Mitchell - The World Race 2006 en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:12:04 GMT 30 http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=moving http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=moving In the process of moving to a different website. check it out at www.myspace.com/kristinandali Wed, 8 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=flying-on-the-lookout http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=flying-on-the-lookout I sat over the wing of the plane yesterday.  I like sitting over the wing of the plane.  It makes me feel like I can keep an eye on things.  Gary, a drill sargent from the Black tribe, told a story a few months ago about a commercial flight that began experiencing extreme turbulance.  An old woman towards the front of the plane stood up yelling "Demons are trying to crash the plane....everyone pray."  In a state of shock everyone just stared at her so she repe Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=leaving-mexico http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=leaving-mexico I am flying to Tennessee on  Saturday!  I am sooo excited to see my friends and family.  It will be a bit sad to leave Mexico...especially since I have just begun to grow attached to our neighbors Monica and Garciela.  Monica reminds me so much of one of my girls, London, that I used to babysit.  [Hi Hope, Joy, and London!  I miss you!] The AIM director, Bob, told me I can always call this my home.  He has welcomed m Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=random-ramblings-and-our-sweet-neighbor http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=random-ramblings-and-our-sweet-neighbor I drink my coffee black now.  There is a bit of freedom in a cup of black coffee.  I had a chance to drink a latte yesterday and I cooly ordered black coffee.  I feel that makes me a deep person.  No shallow frozen mocha frapp w/ extra whip and a flick of cinnamon for me.  Just the house...black... [And a Twix]  I have to have something sweet if I'm going to drink it black.  Guess that makes me not so deep.  Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=thoughts-in-silence http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=thoughts-in-silence " 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 No TV, no phone, no car, no radio... there is plenty of quiet time here.  Books and journaling are a great way to grow AND overcome/ avoid complete stillness.  So yesterday I took 30 minutes to sit with my thoughts.  I found myself thi Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=prostitution-in-matamoros http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=prostitution-in-matamoros Called To Walk and Pray? I didnt know prostitution was legal here until seeing it first hand on a bus ride home through downtown Matamoros. I found out many of the girls are sold or forced into the business at a young age. Friday, after praying about it, Kristin and I found ourselves in a coffee shop close to the prostitution houses. Becky, one of the AIM leaders told us about a pastor, Erasmo, who witnesses to the people of downtown Matamoros. She gave us his address and Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=praying-for-sudan http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=praying-for-sudan I've spent the past four days focused on praying for Sudan.  I originally posted a long blog but it some how got deleted, so I just never rewrote it.  :)  Sorry for the empty blog page the past couple of days. Praying Luke 4:18 and Isaiah 61 & 58:6-12 for Sudan I got to make earrings with a bunch of kids yesterday!  I'll post pictures and stories later today or tonight if I can.  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=digging-through-trash-my-call-to-mission-work http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=digging-through-trash-my-call-to-mission-work Your trash=someone's treasure Last night, after the boys had gone back to their house, the girls gathered to sit and talk in my room. We began talking about who REALLY got into the ministry that day. The girls and I got quite a laugh thinking about what our lives have become. "So Becky, how did you spend your Saturday?" "Well, I hung out and sang songs with a bunch of Mexicans this morning, then off to the trash heap. I was looking for cardboard. Then I made ham and cheese sandwich Sun, 5 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=listening-prayer-and-living-simply http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=listening-prayer-and-living-simply LISTENING PRAYER Have you ever prayed and then just listened?  I mean really cleared your mind and listened for God to speak?  Sounds pretty basic, but I have only really begun to practice it the past year.  I am so guilty of asking God a question and then not listening for an answer- usually running out the door or turning up my music.  Seth Barnes, CEO of AIM, wrote a book on called The Art of Listening Prayer.  I haven't read all of it yet, but it's on my "to rea Thu, 2 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=my-walk-grow-where-you-are-planted http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=my-walk-grow-where-you-are-planted   MY WALK: Sunday afternoon Kristin and I decided we would go downtown to Cafe Aromas.  Long story short we walked 12-15 miles getting back to the center Sunday night.  To have a full appreciation for this story I should share that I have probably only worked out a total of 10 times in the past year...and I happened to be wearing my cheap flip flops- sweet. Kristin and I laughed and had a good time walking- the last mile or so were a bit rou Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=orphanage http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=orphanage Early Christmas list: opportunities, the hope, bread, freedom, and jobs...for everyone.  Father, make me strong so I can endure much for Your kingdom.  MINISTRY AT THE ORPHANAGE: We dropped off 4 1st year missionaries at the prison and then me, Kristin, Robbie, and Danielle headed to the orphanage.  Most of the children are living in this orphanage because their parent(s) have been put in prison.  The orphanage  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=mud-and-coffee http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=mud-and-coffee RAIN ON DIRT ROADS= MUD and lots of it It rained on Sunday so the roads are more like mud buckets. Everything is cold, wet, and muddy. Kristin and I, being World Racers, seem to be the only people in Mexico who do not have rain boots. And poor little Kristin's tennis shoes are needing repair so she had to wear her flip flops...which in wearing them I really mean carried them. The people who have been here a while laughed and comforted her saying the parasit Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=week-two-granhas http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=week-two-granhas Rounding week two in Matamoros, Mexico: Kristin and I have become cooks for the 1st year missionaries.  They are trying to talk us into staying...and have even dubbed us with affectionate new names: Alice and Shequana [our kitchen lady names] Granhas- the landfill Kristin, Crystal, Naomi, Robbie, and I got to take food to the people in Granhas on Friday.  Wow what an experience.  I have posted lots of pictures for everyone to see.  Little bitty Anna Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=be-still-and-know http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=be-still-and-know Where I am now and what was happening in my heart during week 1: So here I am in Matamoras, Mexico.  For the past few months I have been running crazy.  I was focused on moving my stuff from SC to TN, quitting my job, tying up loose ends, saying goodbye to family and friends, and fighting serious spiritual warfare.  I wanted to soak up every last minute with my friends and family and ended up spreading myself way too thin; not leaving much time for Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=week-one-in-mexico-marios-home-church http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=week-one-in-mexico-marios-home-church I am done using  bottled water to brush my teeth.  I now use local sink water with no consequences thus far....kinda funny how easy it is to get comfortable after only a few days.  On Tuesday my group got to spend some time with a really powerful pastor named Mario.  We went with him to bible study and saw Mario lead 3 people to Christ.  Then that night we got to attend church in his home which consisted of about 15 ad Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=matamoros-mexico-day-1 http://ali.theworldrace.org/?filename=matamoros-mexico-day-1 YAY!!!  I'm in Matamoros, Mexico.  It feels strangely normal.  Besides a little extra dust in the air and chickens at my feet I feel pretty much at home.  Being able to feel at home pretty much anywhere I go must be a gift.  Thank you Lord. Sights, sounds, smells of the area: The sun is shining and there is a strong breeze.  It feels like I'm at the beach, well kind of.  hmm..maybe not.  I do like the area though and we are having fantastico Sun, 8 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT