Living in Reality

By Seth Barnes, Jr. I sat at my desk in my dorm room reading about some crazy bunch climbing a volcano and roasting marshmallows on the molten lava as an economics book lay my lap, open and waiting to be studied. As I read and watched a video documenting the event, an excitement welled up … Continue reading Living in Reality

NightLight: Putting an End to Human Trafficking in Thailand

By Annie Dieselberg Through life-on-life ministry, NightLights goal is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women in prostitution, their children, and those children brought illegally in Thailand to financially support their families by selling items in the bars and often through sexual exploitation. These goals will be met through building relationships with … Continue reading NightLight: Putting an End to Human Trafficking in Thailand

Lords of the Earth

By Scott Molgard & Rudyard Kipling My wife, Linnea, and I read a book called Lords of the Earth, by Don Richardson. It is the life story of a man named Stanley Albert Dale. Stanley was born in Australia, his dad was an alcoholic and left Stanley with what is commonly called a “father wound.” … Continue reading Lords of the Earth

Broken at a Beer Bar

By Amanda Petersen Tonight was rough. There was so much going on… …I walk in, and Bin is wearing a mini-skirt and a bra. She quickly ducks behind the counter and puts on a see-thru hoodie and jumps back out, looking at me sheepishly. “Bin, you do not have to change when I come. You … Continue reading Broken at a Beer Bar

A Mother’s Love, Pt. 2

By Matt Kok Continued from Part 1: “The cooks got in an argument this morning,” she said, “and the air is really tense around here. Don’t come in today. I’ll pick them up a bit later.” “Sure,” I replied. Soon after, the phone rang again. “Actually, just bring the kids to my sister’s place. I’ll … Continue reading A Mother’s Love, Pt. 2

A World of Difference

By Mindy Nienhouse The drive from Michigan to the Gulf Coast isnt all that long; only about 18 hours, but in those 18 hours the world changes. At home in Michigan, it’s easy to take life for granted. Ive accumulated a lot of stuff in my twenty-four years on this planet: lots of good books … Continue reading A World of Difference

Eugene’s Eggs

By Scott T. Gill I am not a big breakfast eater. Normally a good stiff cup of coffee from Starbucks satisfies me until lunch. I will eat something if it is offered to me, but I normally hold off in the early hours, unless Eugene is cooking. Eugene was youth pastor at a nearby the … Continue reading Eugene’s Eggs

Cup of Cool Water

By Cup of Cool Water Cup of Cool Water (CCW) is a ministry from Spokane, WA whose mission is to empower youth to become wholehearted followers of Christ and to exit street life: “Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we hope to build healthy relationships and provide services, and disciple street youth.” Watch this video … Continue reading Cup of Cool Water