Why should the church help refugees?
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13: 24-25, NIV Refugees. It’s a word that often provokes a strong response … causing...
When help arrives just in time
Sara’s home in the refugee camp no longer felt like a safe haven — instead it seemed like a coffin. It wasn’t long ago that Sara and her family fled for their lives. They used to live in a village outside of Mosul — a village that was full of Christians. Sara knew...
Syria is burning — Here’s how you can help
Ahmed makes his way through the dusty, rubble-filled street that once was his neighborhood. The cold wind tears at his flimsy coat — it was all Ahmed had time to grab as he and his family escaped their home. His family now lives in the basement of a half-destroyed...
A life torn apart … healed with a gift
Aria stood alone in her kitchen, preparing her family’s dinner. She hauled an oversized pot onto the stovetop and slowly poured in cooking oil. She cut up vegetables and meat just as her mother had shown her when she was a little girl. Now at 14 years old, Aria knew...
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.