Watch: 6 of the riskiest countries to be a Christian
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10 (ESV) During His ministry on Earth, Jesus never shied away from the subject of persecution. Instead, He warned His followers that it was...
Daughters for sale — The heartbreaking tradition of nari mata
In the Banchara community, one of the first things you’ll notice is the cots placed outside the houses. Embroidered pillows with deep shades of maroon and flashy gold draw the eye toward them. Some have flower petals littered over the top. These cots are...
Women like Zoya are “sacrificing” themselves for their families
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day — and if we’re being honest, it’s a hard topic to discuss. It’s gut-wrenching to talk about somebody forced into sexual slavery. But the dark reality is, there are girls of all ages trapped in the sex...
Kimaya: “At the age of 14, I was forcefully pushed into sex work”
The arrival of a new baby is something that’s celebrated by families all over the world. It’s an occasion that gathers family and friends from all walks of life. Words cannot describe how precious it is when a new life is brought into the world. In some...
The crisis that’s killing Sri Lanka’s children
Children in Sri Lanka are dying of starvation, and almost no one is talking about it! This small country in South Asia isn’t making headlines or showing up all over social media. But over the past few months, a massive economic crisis has left 7 out of 10 families...
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.