Turns out it’s been a little over a month since I last put out an update, and so much has happened. It feels almost as though time was at a stand still for a while, and then randomly jumped to 2x … Read more about When Life Gives You Lemons
The beginning and my why ◡̈
Hello friends :) I don’t really know where to begin. So we will begin at what made me decide to come on the world race for a WHOLE month. Honestly delusion, (hehe just jokin kind of) but to be so … Read more about The beginning and my why ◡̈
Prayer Mountain!!!
After arriving in Guatemala, my squad of 34 people split into four different teams. Each team is working with a different ministry and staying with different hosts. My team (Team Maranatha) is made up … Read more about Prayer Mountain!!!
“Burn the Ships”
I am going to be a missionary. That sentence feels so strange to say. I never thought I'd become a missionary—I was convinced it wasn't my path. But God reshaped my heart, slowly and unmistakably, … Read more about “Burn the Ships”
A Bible on the Plane & the Gospel in the Garden
Buenas!!! 👋 Back to where we left off! Life & Ministry in Guatemala 🇬🇹 Our team is currently serving with a ministry here called Hope, and it’s been such a joy to be part of their work. Each … Read more about A Bible on the Plane & the Gospel in the Garden
AIM Training Camp
What a week! I didn't think we could pack as much as we did into a week spent camping in the wilderness in the middle of Georgia, USA. From drenched tents to meal rations - they really did prepare us … Read more about AIM Training Camp
Unceasing
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:11-12 I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to … Read more about Unceasing
One Door Closed, Better One Opened
Fundraising link found here. Hi! I’m Layla Ballance, and I’m so excited to share that I’ll be doing the World Race next year! I still can’t believe it sometimes—but the way this all came together has … Read more about One Door Closed, Better One Opened
Leading From Weakness
Leading for the world race has been everything I pictured and nothing like I expected all at once. I am consistently at my weakest, requiring full dependence on the Lord to provide for even my … Read more about Leading From Weakness
