Kenya to be exact… Brian and I are praying about joining a mission trip to Kenya at the beginning of 2009. Africa is a place of great need. We’ve never been to Africa. I am wondering how God would want to use us there to make a difference. If you have experience in Kenya,…
Category: Missions
Quick Takes
This is going to be a short post, but I landed on a couple of cool new sites that I wanted to share. NEED Magazine This magazine is about humanitarian relief efforts around the globe. I think this is such a cool idea. I see that they accept submissions, maybe I will send in a…
Unreached People in Brazil
I read a post today on my friend John’s blog about an isolated tribe discovered in Brazil. The story first posted on the BBC website and included really moving aerial shots of the tribe. A few years ago, Brian and I prayed through a missions devotional and one of the stories stuck in my mind….
Theology THURSDAY: Dying to Self… Literal or Figurative? or Both?
I’ve been encouraged to change my theology entries to Thursdays because Theology Thursday sounds better 🙂 I want to highlight a couple of comments from last week’s topic that I think are critical for us to remember as we move to the next topic. Karin offered this verse: “Do not be deceived; God cannot be…
My Little Girl!!
Introducing…. TASHA!!! Today I found out that I am officially approved to be the sponsor of a sweet little girl I met on my mission trip last summer!! Her name is Tasha:) She is three years old, likes to color, play, and follow her big sister, Tata, around. She also has a big brother named Carlos. …
What’s Your Life Verse?
Do you have a life verse from the Bible? Is there some certain scripture that God has used in a life changing way for you? These thoughts have been in my head recently because, while we were in Israel, we had the chance to have jewlery made for us with a verse written in Hebrew. Several of…
Mandy’s Story
Today we hear how a mission trip to Thailand turned into a lasting friendship with a little boy named Samuel. Read on to discover how child sponsorship has impacted the life of a friend of mine from Frontline‘s Global Impact Ministry. My Valentine By Manda Hamilton I received a very special valentine this year! …
Jennifer’s Story…
The story below is by my friend Jennifer Randall’s experience as a sponsor through World Vision, my former employer:) City-Spunked, Purple Ski Cap Divine By: Jennifer Randall My little girl: I cannot begin to know where to begin to introduce her to you! I can only tell you how absolutely thrilled I am that she…
Virginia’s Story… through a teacher’s eyes
Today’s post is a very special treat. A good friend and former teacher at one of the Compassion projects in Brazil has very graciously written for us today concerning her experiences with Compassion. My friend Virginia is from Brazil but now lives, ironicaly, in Virgina 🙂 with her husband Warren. Virginia and Warren are the…
Jessica and Guy’s Story…
Jessica and Guy Goddard are our small group leaders. For the Goddard’s childsponsorship is a family affair! The Goddard Family…It really started in El Salvador By: Jessica Goddard Guy and I met on a mission trip to Guatemala where we had the amazing opportunity to visit and help construct a student center where children were…
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