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The Jesus Jar: One family’s Christmas tradition

Christmas is less than a month away, and for many, preparations are in full swing. There are projects to be completed, parties to plan, and gifts to purchase. While this time of year is supposed to be filled with wonder and joy, it’s often filled with stress and...

[VIDEO] Ukrainian refugee that escaped Bucha faces a new crisis

Several months ago, Maryna and her grandchildren watched as Russian forces invaded their village just outside Bucha, Ukraine. “We woke up, and the buildings were on fire,” Maryna recalled. Everything they once knew and loved was gone in a heartbeat. In the month that...

[Video] Visit a train station-turned-refugee center with me

With so many refugees fleeing Ukraine, neighboring countries like Hungary, Romania, and Poland have had to get creative. Seminaries and shopping malls have transformed into refugee centers, churches have been converted into clothing banks, and individuals have even...

How one church fed a village both physically and spiritually

Hundreds of bodies squeezed into the brick building, with hundreds more sitting outside. Hands were raised in worship. Months before, this church didn’t even exist. On the day of the dedication, the people of Ishwa Island, Rwanda, pressed through the door of the...

Prayer: The greatest act of love we can offer

My mother pours her prayers onto the page every morning. Consistently, she sits at her dining room table before anyone else is awake. Before the early sunlight has even trespassed onto the linoleum floor. Before she exercises, eats breakfast, or showers, she brings a...

World Help + Amazon: Online shopping just got even better

There’s nothing quite like online shopping during the holiday season — sitting on the couch, sipping hot chocolate, listening to Christmas music, and scrolling through Amazon trying to find everything on your list. It’s a magical time of year. And just when you...

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