Unboxing hope: A look inside an emergency hygiene kit
A simple box of personal items can bring back normalcy to a life that’s been ripped apart. Imagine being the victim of a devastating natural disaster who has lost everything … your home, your belongings, your livelihood. But then imagine having small bits of home and...
Surgical kits save lives in rural Guatemala
At least half of the world’s population does not have access to essential health services, according to a 2017 report from the World Bank and World Health Organization. It seems impossible that we would still be facing this problem in a time when we’ve had more...
3 ways to get your kids excited about giving
Generous children become generous adults. You know this — and you want to teach your kids the importance of giving. But how do you get them excited about it when all they have to give is the spare change in their piggy banks? The answer? Show them that even their...
Will you be an answer to someone’s prayers?
There’s nothing quite like getting a surprise package in the mail from people who love you. I was in the midst of a two-year term living overseas, and I was struggling. Out of nowhere my life had become very hard. Health issues, relational issues, spiritual issues —...
Like the ultimate care package from Mom
Moms always know how to take care of us, don’t they? Whether it was helping us study for a test, taking us to baseball practice, or making sure we grab our jacket when we leave for the day, they’ve always looked out for us. Moms are doctors, heroes, and mind...
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.