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Kyiv, Ukraine in the winter
Kyiv, Ukraine in the wintertime
Courtesy of Stuck in Customs

So the holiday season is winding down in most parts of the world.  But there’s still time to take a look at some experiences from missionaries around the world, including their thoughts on culture.

For example, let’s take a look at some Christmas traditions in Italy in Getting Our Winter Holidays Straight or Saint Nicholas, Babbo Natale, and Befana the Christmas Witch.

In a more general tour of cultural suprises, check out THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LIVING IN PERU

Just a little video to show you what the weather is like in Kyiv, Ukraine.  And how about Christmas Is Coming To Kyiv

All right, it’s not cold everywhere of course.  Check out The Paraná River, a Gift from God from Paraguay.

And since this site is all about connecting via the internet, I can’t resist this post from VenezuelaVirtual Friends.

Finally, just a simple reminder to make those connections with people around the world and people passing you on the street – you know, the Crowds (Moldova).

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Pray for missionaries?

Do you like to browse missionary blogs just so that you can take time to pray?  Let me save you some time – here are some missionaries who are asking for prayer for various things.  Let’s take a quick tour and pray for these things – maybe there’s even a way you can be a part of the answer!

  • From HondurasJust a note for prayer. The well drilling is not going well…
  • There are a few prayer requests here, but just listen to what’s happening in Nepal!  Now, under a new government, Nepal is opening up for Christian radio via local stations (more accessible and convenient than shortwave)…
  • Moving to Guinea!  But there’s so much to do before then.  Thanks very much for your prayers, continue to pray for us as we go through all these preparations.  We can’t wait to be done with them.  They seem never ending!
  • Terrible tragedy in Bangladesh.  Five of our projects seriously affected due to cyclone Aila.  We are providing dry food, Water purifying tablets, and ORS….  There’s a family to pray for here.
  • Helping AIDS orphans in UkraineGod has a marvelous [sic] way of pulling together just the right people at just the right time…
  • A missionary that won’t be returning to Nigeria.  I was able to surrender last week and every minute since… I am in the midst of intense grieving… a death has happened… and yet, He promises strength and peace, which I receive and praise Him for…  Please pray for Erin.
  • This from GreecePlease continue to pray for our ministry, our refugee friends, and the Greek government.  Why?  Read (and watch the video) Misery Meets Greece’s Migrants
  • Does God really care about copy machines?  Of course!  I ask that you pray that God will make His plan clear for us. (And yes, really, I DO think God cares about our copy machine issues.) (Ukraine)

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Time to learn something…

14 May 2009

This is kind of an eclectic "learn something" post.  Learn about some of the struggles missionaries face, learn about the people they interact with, and the cultures they’re in – and if you’re interested in Chile, you can even ask some questions!

From Peru – a glimpse into the joys of red tape that missionaries so [...]

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Weddings around the world!

2 March 2009

A wedding in ParaguayPhoto courtesy of Jonathas Rodrigues

There have been a lot of posts about weddings lately, so I think it’s time for a quick tour around the world to see some pictures of weddings in different cultures.  Here are a few:

Paraguayan Weddings:  Find out what makes a wedding in Paraguay unique
Fantastic Friday Fotos:  This [...]

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Recent posts: Traditions and Financial Strain

23 February 2009

Just as the title says, these are a few posts from around the world introducing you to some traditions, and some thoughts about the financial crisis in Ukraine.  Of course, there’s much more once you start reading…

Taking the time to Pray for Hungary
From Peru, an honest and compelling post about story of traditions and family [...]

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Christmas with the McLane Family – in Georgia and Ukraine

1 January 2009

The McLane family lives in Ukraine, but were off to Georgia to visit some friends!  Sounds like it was a pretty exciting time…
We had a great time in Tiblisi, Georgia with our friends. They have been serving there for 3 years and we could see a wonderful ministry growing. They invited us to attend an [...]

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Incredible – dozens more Missionary Blogs!

29 October 2008

Check out four pages of completely revised and updated blog lists!  There are dozens – that’s right, dozens of new missionary blogs listed.  And that’s still only some of the hundreds of blogs that are all mixed together on the main page!
Please stop by and check these out – and also let me know if [...]

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Translation, Despair, Culture and Care…

21 October 2008

Just a few posts I’ve enjoyed lately…

Madagascar From Tulear:  It’s been a long time since I had to do so many things by candlelight.  I can remember struggling to do my homework during power cuts due to strikes back in the 1970s, trying to read by the light of a paraffin lamp when we lived [...]

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Compassion, Endurance, and Transformation

5 August 2008

There have been some just amazing posts lately about the joys and sorrows and struggles of serving God.  Some of these provide powerful insights into what it really means to share the love of Christ.
First stop, Ukraine.  Reading a story about a woman dying alone with no one offering to help (in New York), Michelle [...]

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Camps

24 July 2008

Reading through blog posts from the last few weeks, I get the impression that it’s a great time for camps – so why not take a trip around these posts and see for yourself?

First stop, Mongolia.  Quick review and pictures of a youth camp – Running To Win
Next stop, Taiwan.  Check out a High school [...]

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