Recent Posts by Lindsey Minerva

Here he comes, the violinist!

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Looking at the photo of 5-year-old Abner and his violin, you might think, “How cute!” But don’t let his gap-toothed smile fool you. Abner is what you might call a child prodigy. Before he could read or write, Abner could play the violin. He picked it up when he was 3, and from that day on, practicing for an hour a day wasn’t a chore — it was a joy....
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National Day of Prayer: Pray to end the West Africa hunger crisis

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Today is National Day of Prayer, a chance for Christians across the United States to come together around the belief that we serve a God who hears us when we pray. Join us today in lifting up families affected by the food crisis in West Africa. Failed rains have led to poor harvests across the region, affecting as many as 15 million people in six countries — Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Senegal, Chad, and Burkina Faso. Many families have exhausted their traditional means of coping and are cutting back on the number of meals they eat every day. Without access to basic nutrition, growing children may suffer developmental issues that can last a lifetime. Your prayers for these families already affected...
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Building a HungerFree world

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Every day, people without enough to eat are consumed by the task of survival. Broken political systems, environmental challenges, natural disasters, and the cycle of poverty entrench the poor in a constant search for their next meal. This is a reality that no person should live with — but millions do. World leaders are uniquely positioned to address the complex issues that cause global hunger. This May and June, leaders from around the world will gather for the G8 and G20 summits. Hunger needs to be on the agenda, and leaders need to commit to taking steps toward food security and better nutrition. World Vision wants to ensure that the voices of the hungry reach the ears of the people...
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Caring for God’s creation on Earth Day

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Caring for God's creation on Earth Day | World Vision Blog
Today is Earth Day, an opportunity to step back and appreciate the care and detail God put into creating our universe. God is an amazing artist, and He has set creation before us to show us His glory and remind us of His love. Psalm 95:3-5 tells us: “For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.” In Seattle, where I live, this verse comes to life all the time — natural beauty is evident all around me. Lush green trees, beautiful mountain ranges, numerous...
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Big advocates can come in small sizes

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Big advocates can come in small sizes | World Vision Blog
In the weeks leading up to World Malaria Day on April 25, we’re calling attention to this deadly but preventable disease and sharing simple ways by which everyone can be involved in stopping it for good. And by “everyone,” we mean exactly that — including a 7-year-old boy from Missouri, whose unique story we hope will inspire others to take action....
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