Ethiopia | Giving Mothers a New Beginning
Today, I’m in Ethiopia, home to one of the most ancient human civilizations on earth. It’s a nation made up of farmers and herdsman who have worked the land for centuries, preserving a way of life that is as beautiful as it is difficult. When we arrived, we were...Field Team Update | Uncovering Hope in Peru
Last week, our team was on the field in Peru where God is working miracles in the lives of people who have been crippled by the effects of poverty for as long as they can remember. Led by Senior Vice President Tom Thompson, the team was able to forge future project...What Poverty Taught Me About Beauty
Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground.” – From “De Profundis” by Oscar Wilde When you wake up in Guatemala, the mountains reach out to welcome you. Their sloping, ancient roots rise up like fingers from underneath a mossy blanket. Outside is green and gold. The...On the Field in Peru: Freedom for Those with Special Needs
On our last day in Peru, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than in outreach to the citizens of Urubamba with special needs. Earlier in the trip, we spent some time working at our feeding center and Child Sponsorship program in this same location. The...On the Field in Peru: Building a Legacy for the Future
Our team spent the day working in Cusco—the capital city of the ancient Incan Empire. The beauty that surrounds this place—the Andes in the distance, ancient ruins, and the contrast of colonial architecture—is truly stunning. Tourists come from all over the world to...
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.