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Give some HOPE!

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 31, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

    In December 2008, World Racers from teams Aletheia & Transformers had the opportunity to visit the New Hope orphanage in Rongo, Kenya.  Director Pastor Robinson was … Read more about Give some HOPE!

New TEAMS for TANZANIA

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 31, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

This week - at the end of our fourth month on the World Race - we were assigned NEW TEAMS.    I have learned a lot about God, myself, and community by living and working alongside Team … Read more about New TEAMS for TANZANIA

Praying for Healing

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 31, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

As missionaries, we are often asked to pray for people.  Makes sense.  And we are happy to do it.  We are, after all, Christ's ambassadors (2 Corinthians5:20), and we can … Read more about Praying for Healing

Wanting to be Known

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 31, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

The kids in East Africa race over to us at the slightest glimpse of a camera.  They all want to have their picture taken.  If we aim the camera in any direction, whoever is around will … Read more about Wanting to be Known

4 Simple Things Most Americans Take For Granted

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 29, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

In the book Revolution in World Missions, author K.P. Yohannan quotes economist Robert Heilbroner who describes luxuries a typical American family would have to surrender if they lived among the … Read more about 4 Simple Things Most Americans Take For Granted

Child’s Play

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 29, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Children in East Africa live very different lives than their American counterparts.   For example: They usually live in two room homes (a living room and a bedroom; the kitchen … Read more about Child’s Play

Confirmation in Psalms

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 29, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

God has been awesome about giving me confirmation about a lot of different things. He blesses me by repeating a message from multiple sources (that's how I know He really needs me to hear … Read more about Confirmation in Psalms

The Best Christmas Ever

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 29, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

No offense to my family or any of the friends with whom I have spent the holidays, but I have to say, this was the best Christmas ever!  We celebrated on the actual day at our ministry sites … Read more about The Best Christmas Ever

White Water Rafting on the Nile

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | January 29, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

"Down!" shouts the guide. I reach over my oar and gripped the rope on the side of the raft. Water surges over me. I clench my eyes and mouth closed.         I'm … Read more about White Water Rafting on the Nile

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