A special announcement from the Syrian border
This week, I’ve seen the needs of refugees firsthand, and I am convinced they need our help now more than ever before. So many of them have told me they are terrified to return home … or they have nothing to return home to. They desperately need supplies to survive...
From the Field | A better future for Syria’s children
No matter where in the world I travel, one of the things I most look forward to is interacting with children. Even in the middle of unimaginable circumstances, it seems like boys and girls can always find something to smile about. The sound of a child’s laughter in a...
From the Field | A lifeline for refugees
Usually I dread going to a doctor’s office. But this time, I didn’t mind. Our team is on the ground at the Syrian border this week, and one of our first stops was the Mercy Medical Clinic. We stepped into the crowded waiting room to find dozens of patients — mostly...
Every girl deserves freedom
The millions of women in the global sex industry could easily be labeled as “broken,” “unloved,” “worthless,” “captive,” or “slave.” But freedom gives these women a new identity. Freedom allows a woman the right to choose her dreams as well as provide a different...
Discovering North Korea’s thriving underground church
Standing in the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea, I was struck by the contrast between these two nations. In the South, people are living lives of freedom and dignity. They are worshipping without fear. But in the North, people are starving,...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.