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24+ Hours of Prayer

Author: Matthew Rakes | September 8, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I am here in Bulawayo working with Youth for Christ and we are lucky enough to participate in one of their all night prayers. Having woke up early this morning at 5 AM, it's going to be a long night. … Read more about 24+ Hours of Prayer

Manistry

Author: Matthew Rakes | August 2, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Manistry - A single month during our Race that all of the men are able to come together and serve, worship, and live in community. The Lord works in crazy ways among us young men. … Read more about Manistry

One More Month In Europe!

Author: Matthew Rakes | July 31, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Good Morning Fam. Today we travel to our last ministry country in Europe!!! It's so crazy to think that in less than four months (November 20th) I will be back on US soil in NYC!! On the way to … Read more about One More Month In Europe!

Behind the Instagram. What Life on the Race Really Looks Like.

Author: Matthew Rakes | July 22, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Hey fam. So we all know everyone loves a good Instagram post. We always do it for the Gram. So what does life look like when we start dropping all of the filters and start posting real … Read more about Behind the Instagram. What Life on the Race Really Looks Like.

ATL In Macedonia

Author: Matthew Rakes | July 9, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

So this month we are in Macedonia and we are doing something a little different. Normally each month we are given our location and our host and then we show up and go with the hosts … Read more about ATL In Macedonia

Making Accidental Art

Author: Matthew Rakes | June 24, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

God Bless … Read more about Making Accidental Art

So Take Me To North Carolina..

Author: Matthew Rakes | June 14, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

..So take me to North Carolina, I won't be there by tomorrow, but heaven knows I'm on my way.. I haven't done a picture post in a while so I just wanted to share this amazing … Read more about So Take Me To North Carolina..

Why I am Here…To Live A Better Story.

Author: Matthew Rakes | June 9, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

1) To learn that I can 2) To share my life with others because my past, for the good and bad, even the ugly, is useful to His glory. 3) To learn lessons of life from those around me 4) To see this … Read more about Why I am Here…To Live A Better Story.

The Rustic Barista

Author: Matthew Rakes | May 28, 2017 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Hidden treasures are all around us. They may not always be in the open. Some days you have to make that turn down the alleyway and open your eyes. *Insert pgoto that slow Internet speeds … Read more about The Rustic Barista