Some experiences in life are so painful they cause deep and lasting suffering or trauma. For the people of Uganda, physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma has come in the form of war, acts of terrorism, domestic abuse, poverty, disease, and displacement. In some areas of Northern Uganda, an estimated… Read More

In April 2018, Nicaraguan university students took to the streets to protest the government’s proposed reforms to the Social Security tax system. Although the reforms were eventually cancelled, opposition towards the government grew. The student-led protest, which many had hoped would bring justice to Nicaragua, turned deadly. From… Read More

The Bible says in James 5:16 (NLT), “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” Your prayers have a powerful effect! And having a plan can help you focus your prayers on the most pressing needs our world faces today. Read More

According to the latest State of the Bible survey, an overwhelming 90 percent of Americans believe elected officials should display peace, kindness, gentleness, and self-control. The Bible agrees! In Galatians, it says: “God’s Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good,… Read More

As a young girl, Alejandra was often beaten at home. When she became a teenager, she fled her home to escape the abuse. But living on the streets of Guatemala took a heavy toll on Alejandra. She struggled to survive. With no food or money, Alejandra turned to a… Read More

“Here it is, the most important gift in the entire world,” I told my kids as I tucked a neatly wrapped box underneath the Christmas tree. For 25 days my kids wondered and guessed what this gift could possibly be. With each passing day, anticipation mounted … until finally,… Read More

Kenya is a country of great cultural and linguistic diversity. Today, there are more than 70 different ethnic groups across the nation. And each group has its own distinct way of life—including food, dress, family traditions, and language. Although there are varying ways of life amongst Kenya’s native… Read More

The children in Guyana are hurting. Many suffer from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Tragically, too often the ones who should be protecting these children are the ones inflicting the pain—a parent, a relative, or a caretaker. As the number of child abuse cases reported each year in… Read More

Thailand is known as the land of smiles—a warm, friendly culture where people are kind and welcoming. But behind some of those smiles lie a very different story. Human trafficking, displaced people, poverty, domestic violence, and natural disasters have taken a toll on this large… Read More

Do you have a Bible verse you love? Mine is John 3:16. I memorized it at summer camp when I was 9 years old, and have loved its message ever since: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone… Read More