By Kari Miller The life of a widow is an exercise in patience, persistence and deep disappointment, especially in Uganda. First comes the grieving. The deep, deep sadness in losing the one you love, the one you committed your life to, the one you had your children with. The memory of that exceedingly happy day … Continue reading Life of a Widow
By Stephanie Fisk It is estimated that nearly 27 million individuals are enslaved around the globe today. Unfortunately, slavery has not disappeared, but is a thriving 30 billion dollar industry. Vulnerable individuals, otherwise known as “the disposable people”, are often tricked into becoming sex slaves, domestic or bonded servants, or child soldiers. Many are trafficked … Continue reading Biking Against Human Trafficking
By Traci VanSumeren I found out Sunday night that Pelile was given some money and sent to the hospital because of her worsening condition. I was glad to hear that she may be getting some help, but this also left the other four children without an adult at home. I wanted to do something for … Continue reading Without a Home
By Jeff Goins, Editor Church is such an amorphous term these days. Is it a home group, community, mission activity, or a worship service? Of course, we know that we are the Church, the body of Christ. But church – or, perhaps, better said, fellowship – means something different to everyone. However you do church, … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Church – Me
By Karen Swank Some days, it’s hard to get out of bed. My parents are two of the hardest working people I have ever met anywhere, anytime. I grew up in a household of purpose and intention, and “slacking” was something that simply could not be considered. Sleeping in was reserved mostly for when we … Continue reading Hard to Get Out of Bed
By Summer Carlson I once heard a friend say he felt that at the age of 19 he should have already done something along the lines of curing cancer. Granted, he was being dramatic, but I think he wasnt far from describing the feelings many have in this society. The first question most people ask … Continue reading So Much for Being Purpose Driven
By Leah Anderson I choose. I don’t always feel You, but I choose You. I can’t always see You, but I choose You. I don’t fully understand You, but I choose You. I can’t comprehend You, but I choose You. Sometimes all I feel, see, understand and comprehend is what is in front of me, … Continue reading Poem: The Choice
By Summer Carlson I once heard a report about an explorer who advertised for his trip through a poster listing several reasons why people shouldn’t want to join him. Among them was the key point that they would most likely die. His method of advertising was rooted in a belief that at the very core … Continue reading Faith or Manipulation: Reaching postmoderns
By Elizabeth Uhles This sentence came out of my mouth earlier today: “Did Courtney just walk by with a dead kid in her arms?” Everyday we do hospital visits. We are supposed to go from room to room praying for people, except that last week Sarah and I made a friend (Isabel,) and we have … Continue reading Dead in a Nicaraguan Hospital
By Morgan McKeown The last few days have been filled with blessings and pain. As I sit at the computer at the internet caf in the city, I’m overwhelmed. It’s still a little odd to be back in civilization–back to beds, showers, toilets that flush. I’m still processing so much of what’s gone on in … Continue reading One Red Jacket: Blessings and Pain