With vigilance and optimism Miriam kneeled at the bank of the Nile River watching, waiting and probably praying that her baby brother would be safe as he floated in the riverbank reeds. Secured in a waterproof basket Moses drifted along [...]
Tucked away in the bowels of Leviticus is a simple law that I feel sheds deep insight in our poverty alleviation strategies today. It is called the law of gleaning. A few months ago I was visiting a farm of [...]
Five hours a week. That is how much time the typical family has left to serve others. This statistic came from a pastor friend who did a basic survey in his personal church. (And his name is NOT George Barna) [...]
Today in the United States we celebrate the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a visionary leader who was deeply committed to achieving social justice through nonviolent means, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored as a [...]
Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He [...]
Every year I seem to make the same new years resolution. It always has something to do with drawing closer to God. Basically doing better at John 15:4, “remaining” in him. This year is no different. John 15:4: “Remain in [...]
I have a friend who has a very wealthy brother, and at Christmas each year the gift giving is a little awkward. My friend gets a huge, lavish gift from his brother but he does not have the means to reciprocate such [...]
I recently saw a video on Facebook of a baby elephant stumbling over a ledge and the mother elephant hurrying to help the baby up. Within a few moments the mother was right there to nurture and love the distraught [...]
My eyes are examining the leaning unstable tower with a calculated analysis of cause and effect. A gentle tug reveals the block is bearing full weight…a quick change of strategy. I now zoom in on a partly dislodged block on [...]
We have seen God at work in unique and powerful ways over the past several months through the Ending Gendercide Program. We hope that you are encouraged by these updates as we take a moment to reflect on this work [...]
