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...
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...
Clean water changes everything!
The alarm beeps loudly — it’s time to start your day. You get out of bed and head to the sink, splashing water on your face to wake up. It’s early Monday morning, so you add a little extra water to the coffee pot before turning it on. The kids wake up, and you make...
The machine that saved Valentin
On a sunny Guatemalan day, high up in a tree, a little boy fought for his life. He had climbed up the rough bark with no problem, but then he couldn’t find a foothold. He strained to regain his balance, but he knew it was too late. In a last-ditch effort, Valentin...
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.