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Prayer is the Hot Air

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 19, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I just read Surprise Me!  A 30-Day Faith Experiment by Terry Esau.  Basically, that is the author's daily prayer for a month: "God, surprise me!"  The book is his journal, recounting … Read more about Prayer is the Hot Air

With the Enthusiasm & Confidence of Children

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 19, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

We turn the corner, about a block away from the church.  Two children notice us and sound the alarm.  "Wazungu!  Wazungu!"  (The white people are coming!)  Faces peek out … Read more about With the Enthusiasm & Confidence of Children

A Visit to Stone Village

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 17, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I've borrowed parts of this blog post from my teammate Angi Francesco because she beat me to it, and she writes so well ... Last Friday, we visited a slum called Stone Village, aptly named for … Read more about A Visit to Stone Village

God gave her a Miracle

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 17, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Mama Rachel was devastated when she found out that she had tested positive for HIV.  In her shame, she didn't tell anyone.  But she did pray.  She prayed for a miracle. … Read more about God gave her a Miracle

India – Week One

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 17, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Here's a peak into what's going on in India: We (Team Banah Plus) are staying at an established missions base in Bangalore (in south central India).  There are students and missionaries … Read more about India – Week One

Support Update – March

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 17, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Hello, friends & supporters!   We are HALFWAY through the Race - can you believe it?!  (Some of my teammates are working on a cool video/slide show that I may share soon!)   I … Read more about Support Update – March

India preview

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | March 5, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

We are going to INDIA tomorrow! We never know quite what to expect, but here's a brief preview:   My Team Banah (plus Jacob & Ian from Team Fuse) will be in the city … Read more about India preview

Seeing Hell & Heaven (from Marisa)

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | February 26, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

My squadmate Marisa Banas wrote two amazing posts on her blog about "Seeing Hell" and then "Seeing Heaven."  I've included them here below, and/or you can click on the titles above to go to her … Read more about Seeing Hell & Heaven (from Marisa)

Maasai Man-istry Preview

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | February 23, 2009 | by archiveworldraceblogs

My squadmate Sarah Diederich  recently wrote about her Team Clay's visit to Maasai land.  I'm sharing her post with you (below) because all the men on our squad are … Read more about Maasai Man-istry Preview

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