The 100-mile journey for help
Ruth’s world was closing in on her. She had no idea why she was suddenly struggling to see and hear. She felt alone, desperate, and vulnerable. Ruth made her way to hospital near her village in Uganda only to find that the doctors couldn’t help her. They didn’t have...
Countries in crisis: Uganda
It’s often called “the Pearl of Africa,” and with good reason. Uganda has captured the hearts of many travelers throughout the years. In fact, many believe it was Winston Churchill that coined the nickname. And the name is true. With its tropical climate, beautiful...
Sponsorship plants seeds of faith
“And other seeds fell into good soil, and produced grain, growing up and increasing and yielding thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.” — Mark 4:8, ESV Paul and Margaret Hoesterey know a little something about planting seeds. Paul has spent years working at a...
God can use your children to change the world
Sitting in the doctor’s office, Chris and Mary listened to the list of shots and possible illnesses with growing apprehension.Meningitis. Typhoid. Yellow Fever.“There was a point where we were kind of like, we must be crazy,” said Mary, laughing. “What are we doing,...
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.