Richard
The Kenyans reminded us today of our Kenyan Names, which were given to us years ago when a group of Kenyans put their heads together. Val’s Kenyan name is “Viguza” and mine is “Okoth”. Viguza is a Luya name that means “Seed Planter” and Okoth is a Luo name for […]
Donna Leland wrote the following message to us yesterday. I felt I should pass it on to our friends: Good morning Vicknairs, As I was out for my morning walk, the Lord began to speak to me about “fishes and loaves”. We have so little compared to the vastness of […]
Several people have asked Valerie if she was sure she should go to Kenya with her health being so fragile. She had the same question so she earnestly inquired of the Lord for a confirmation of His will in this matter. Finally about a month ago the Lord spoke to […]
FIRST NIGHT IN A KENYA BED: Another glorious reunion with our beloved friends in Kenya. 6 of them were there at the airport to greet us and another 10 or so were waiting for us at the Worldcomp House. Even the kids slept on living room floor in anticipation of […]
DAY 1: WINGING OUR WAY TO KENYA Finally, we are in the air on our way to our beloved Kenya. People ask me all the time if I am excited about going to Kenya and I always tell them “The most exciting thing for me is to come around the […]
Hello Friends: AN UPDATE: Valerie and I want to thank you for your prayers for her father, George White and for your prayers for Valerie’s health. This is our 3rd day here in Indiana ministering to George. I don’t know what your hospital experiences have been but let me tell […]
FIGHTING EBOLA OR HIDING FROM IT? Richard Vicknair We need to pray passionately for God’s intervention in the Ebola crisis, but we also need to pray for our own nation. And not just that we would be saved from the virus; we need to pray that we, who have the […]
RELATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 7AM NAIROBI Hello Dear Friends: Doing one of my favorite things; having a cup of coffee and writing to you. The last 5 days we’ve had a break from the road, so we’ve had the opportunity to be with our friends here in Nairobi. We’ve had quality time […]
Mungu nu Weyma (God is Good). Thanks everyone for your prayers. Several hours after I asked all of your to pray for my recovery from food poisoning I was well. I slept very well last night. What an assurance to know that people are praying for us back home. We […]
Hello Again Dear Friends: We finally had a few hours of rest this morning. We sat together in the two seater swing on the guest house grounds and just stared at the Kenyan landscape. What a beautiful place. From our swinging seat this morning you’d never imagine that this nation […]