Ethiopia — civil war, famine, and a country divided
Did you know that, as Africa’s oldest country, Ethiopia is mentioned in the King James Bible 37 times? It’s also the only African nation to never fall under colonial rule. Plus, Ethiopia was the first country to discover coffee. Keep that in mind the next time...
What the global refugee crisis looks like in these 5 countries — and how you can help
Imagine being forced to flee your home with nothing but what you could grab in just a few seconds. What would you bring? Clothes? Food? Photos? Valuables? Would you even be able to choose, knowing that what you left behind would probably be destroyed or stolen?...
God always accomplishes His plans: A video devotional
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31b (NIV) Here’s a truth that’s sometimes hard to admit — our plans don’t always work out how we want them to. Some days, our good intentions seem to fall apart, and we wonder why God allows them to fail. ...
War and trauma stole Linda’s childhood — but her future is bright
As adults, many of us look back fondly on the memories we made as young children. Remember those family vacations, Saturday morning cartoons, and chasing after the ice cream truck? Of course, every childhood has its ups and downs … but most of us can...
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.