by Sarah Barnett | Jun 21, 2016 | Europe, Life and Ministry, World Race: Oct. 08-Sept. 09
A recap of our time in Romania on the World Race in 2009. 1. City Life in Romania 2. Romanian Landscape 3. Visit to a Gypsy Village 4. Village Ministry in Romania 5. Village Life in...
by Sarah Barnett | Jun 15, 2016 | Africa, Box of Blessings, Life and Ministry, Ministries
I LOVE Africa. . . That place, doesn’t really matter what region, Africa, in general, has a piece of my heart. It’s like my second home. I had (maybe still do?) fully intended to be living in Africa, probably in a hut, serving the people of my community in...
by Yvonne Miller | May 21, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries, South America
I know this is already the end of May and I am writing about April’s Box of Blessings. I cannot believe it’s the beginning of summer and we skipped right through Spring. The saying goes “better late than never” so here is my review and information surrounding the...
by Yvonne Miller | Mar 22, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Central America, Change the World, Ministries
Guatemala, meaning a land of trees, has rugged terrain consisting mainly of forests and mountains. Making it difficult for the rural people to transport, farm, and really thrive in farming or business. Empowering these rural people is a basic first step in ending...
by Sarah Barnett | Mar 16, 2016 | Europe, Places to See, World Race: Oct. 08-Sept. 09
Pictures of our month in Croatia during the World Race! Soccer Stadium Part of our walk to the apartment The tunnel on the way to the beach English Camp Studies English Camp Fun Hanging out at the beach and cliff jumping Dinner at Chris and Nada’s house Matko...
by Yvonne Miller | Mar 10, 2016 | Africa, Box of Blessings, Change the World
Bordering the Indian Ocean, Kenya is a small country in Africa. It has around 40 ethnic groups, with each group speaking a variety of the mother tongue. Kenyans tend to be more community oriented instead of individualistic, relying on mutual responsibility and...
by Yvonne Miller | Jan 28, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries, South America
Ecuador, meaning equator in Spanish, is located in South America bordering the Pacific Ocean and has a diverse landscape. The majestic Andes mountains running North and South, the coastal region lying in the West, and parts of the Amazon flowing through rain forests...
by Yvonne Miller | Jan 12, 2016 | Asia, Box of Blessings, Change the World, Holidays, Middle East, Ministries, South America
December with all the lights, parties, gifts, shopping, and family times. It’s a grand, festive time of year for most of us in America. Imagine not having the means to share gifts, food, and hope with your family. International Blessings’ vision is for impoverished...
by Yvonne Miller | Nov 25, 2015 | Asia, Box of Blessings, Change the World
After a week of feeling sick and under the weather with extra stresses at work, I grabbed my brown slip of paper from the mailman, informing me there was a box waiting for me at the post office, and drove to pick up my anticipated Box of Blessings. I was not...
by Yvonne Miller | Nov 12, 2015 | Box of Blessings, Caribbean, Change the World, Life and Ministry, Ministries, Stories
I am so excited for October’s Box of Blessings, because it features products from Haiti. Our Haiti trip was filled with so many stories and experiences that are still fresh in my mind. It makes your purchase of this box more personal as I imagine the faces of...
