I just got back from Peru, where I traveled along the Amazon River with pastors who are passionate about changing this area of the world with the Gospel. We visited villages that are only accessible by boat — where clean water and adequate medical care are almost...
The village of Union Progreso is hidden deep in northern Peru’s wild Amazonian rainforest. Even though rainfall is plentiful, dependable sources of clean water are few and far between, causing a host of problems for the people who have made their homes there for...
On our last day in Peru, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than in outreach to the citizens of Urubamba with special needs. Earlier in the trip, we spent some time working at our feeding center and Child Sponsorship program in this same location. The...
Our team spent the day working in Cusco—the capital city of the ancient Incan Empire. The beauty that surrounds this place—the Andes in the distance, ancient ruins, and the contrast of colonial architecture—is truly stunning. Tourists come from all over the world to...
In Peru, no one talks about abuse. It’s so common for young girls and women—even boys—to be victimized that it’s no longer shocking . . . it simply becomes a part of life. That is one of the reasons we’re working in Peru . . . to bring awareness, healing, and...