One detail you might have missed in the parable of the talents
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” — Matthew 25:23 (NIV) You’ve probably heard the parable of the talents. In this...
Bicycles, boats, and boda bodas
The old, wooden boat slid its way through the waters of Lake Kivu. The boat’s passengers steered the vessel, laden with heavy food boxes, toward Ishwa Island in Rwanda. They could see the shoreline in the distance, which could only be reached by boat. It was full of...
Global inflation means food and medicine aren’t guaranteed for refugees like Katmeh
Did you know that Jordan is home to one of the largest refugee camps in the world? The Zaatari camp was first opened in 2012 in response to the Syrian refugee crisis. Today, there are thousands of refugees living in this massive complex. Unfortunately, those...
How does $1 ship $21 worth of lifesaving aid?
We all know money doesn’t grow on trees. We know you can’t walk into a bank, hand the teller a couple of shiny nickels, and expect a $10 bill in return. So when you read that every $1 you donate can ship $21 worth of lifesaving aid, you’re probably wondering “How 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.