A tiny hand squeezes mine as we walk through the village on the outskirts of Quelimane, Mozambique. As we walk from hut to hut visiting the village people and children who are in need of help, this … Read more about Tiny Hands and Warm Hugs
No Longer A Slave To The Night
As the sun fades into the horizon, the darkness is on the prowl. My heart starts to beat faster and my mind is clouding. The monster is coming. Year after year, night after night, the … Read more about No Longer A Slave To The Night
Tilling The Land
The other day my teammate Olivia and I spent three hours tilling at Eden Christian Center's farm, what they refer to as the "Plot." Now intentionally that doesn’t sound like a difficult job, but … Read more about Tilling The Land
Rooted in Darkness
Before I left for Africa I hadn’t quite comprehended what this adventure would entail. I was just plain excited. As soon as we hit the African soil the devil was on the prowl and I was his next … Read more about Rooted in Darkness
Conquering Giants
We all have personal giants in life that try to stand in our way. The crazy thing about my beginning journey with the World Race is that I have never even left the country. When God first called me to … Read more about Conquering Giants
Squad Means Family, Family Means No One Gets Left Behind (Training Camp)
I cannot believe training camp is over and I am sitting back at home right now. Those ten days in Gainesville, GA were some of the hardest days of my life. I struggled, I cried, I laughed, I screamed, … Read more about Squad Means Family, Family Means No One Gets Left Behind (Training Camp)
Strangers Over Sites
Lately I have been feeling mixed feelings when I tell people about the World Race. A lot of times it's really exciting, but then I get frustrated. Frustrated that there is more focus on where I'm … Read more about Strangers Over Sites
Storms and Seashells
There is something beautiful about watching a storm roll in over the ocean. The first thing that is visible, far off shore, is a line of dark so thin that you can’t even make out what is yet to … Read more about Storms and Seashells
Launch Date, Fundraising, and Donation Breakdown
Hi Folks, It's been a crazy couple of weeks in the life of Melissa Presley! School is now in full swing and my last semester EVER has begun. Over the past couple of weeks God has shown me already how … Read more about Launch Date, Fundraising, and Donation Breakdown
