By Matt Kok faces. The pictures in this collage are simple. They are pictures of faces the faces of the kids and teens I worked with on a First Nations (Native American) Reserve in Northern Ontario. Many of these photos were taken by the kids themselves. Every once in a while they would ask to … Continue reading The Faces of First Nations
By Doug Jackson Continued from Missionary to Marine My two months in the Philippines were just the beginning with God. Since then, He’s led me to all parts of the world where I’ve met an equally diverse mix of people as well. My time in missions has solidified His calling in my life. There’s no … Continue reading Missionary to Marine, Pt. 2
By Mark Zimmerman On November 15th and 16th, 2007, WCRF 103.3 FM in Cleveland, OH will broadcast live from the street – the corner of West 30th and Lorain in Clevelands Ohio City neighborhood. During the broadcast, the listeners will hear the scope of city ministry – from feeding the hungry to clothing the homeless, … Continue reading Back to Jerusalem
By Annie Bower From Cambodia. Yesterday I was made aware of the Khmer Rouge, the killing fields, and the mass genocide. Today it all became real. It started with a visit to Tuol Sleng prison in Phnom Penh. The facility originally served as a school, but the Khmer Rouge turned it into a prison and … Continue reading Through the Killing Fields
By Casey Milleson This past summer, I traveled to Kenya and had the best month of my life. I loved everyone I saw. I didnt worry about anyones past, but simply loved them for being who God created them to be. I was the most tired Ive ever been, but I had an overwhelming amount … Continue reading Back to the Person I Didn’t Want to Be
By Ally Hubbard My friend Steves story (see Distressing Disguises) does not end with his first bath and haircut in years. Even though the beauty of Steves physical transformation brought a tremendous amount of hope to both Steve and I, the Lord wasnt finished with Steve and consequently, neither was I. The days following Steves … Continue reading Distressing Disguises, Pt. 2
By Jimmy McCarty I try to imagine God the Father’s face the day His son was baptized. While an eternity was passing and 30 years on earth had gone by, this defining moment was all of God’s glory shown in a moment. The Father looked down, swelling with pride and releasing the Holy Spirit in … Continue reading Sacrifice for the Sake of Others
By Jimmy McCarty Continued from Sacrifice for the Sake of Others I try to imagine poor Isaac trudging up the hill with the wood across his back. His aged father cautiously hiking beside him, unusually quiet and reserved. The tension thick and unnaturally awkward. Surely there is a sacrifice. Why else would they be going … Continue reading Sacrifice for the Sake of Others, Pt. 2
By Jimmy McCarty I spent Saturday morning serving the homeless population in Los Angeles. A group of about 20 adults and teenagers from Normandie went to skid row in L.A. While there we passed out bag lunches, clothing, shoes and Bibles. We talked anyone who would have a conversation with us and concluded with a … Continue reading From Feltboard to Gutter
By Sarita Hartz At Wrecked we love to highlight what people are doing to re-imagine culture wherever they are. Here is the story of one girl who got wrecked in Uganda and started up a non-profit for girl soldiers and child mothers when she got back: The sun sets a stream of red over a … Continue reading Zion Project