Suri has a heart for others. Each day, she walks around her Iranian village and prays for her neighbors. In Iran — a country where more than 99 percent of the population practices Islam — this is extremely rare. Because of this, I’ve changed Suri’s name to protect her...
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” — Psalm 46:10 The year 2016 has been anything but still. It seemed like everywhere we turned, violence was erupting, rage was the tone of our dialogue, or terror...
With its snow-covered peaks and rolling green hills — not to mention being home to Mt. Everest — Nepal is arguably one of the most beautiful nations on earth. But above the picturesque skylines, thousands of Hindu temples loom as constant reminders of this country’s...
Deep in the heart of Cuba is the rural village of La Sierra, home to a community of farmers and many children. For a long time the children of La Sierra were nearly forgotten. Many grew up in dysfunctional homes or were raised by grandparents because their parents...
Every time Clark Smith sits down at his desk to work, he sees a photo of a little girl staring back at him with glowing, brown eyes. Her name is Josefa. She loves basketball, coloring, and anything that’s pink. One day, she dreams of becoming a teacher. And even...