poverty solutions
Love Thy Neighbor
Churches in Omaha, NE seek to change their communities from the inside out.
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31). Loving family or friends is something that really comes easily to most. Being dedicated to God before all else? It’s a daunting task even for the most devoted. Loving your neighbors? It is much more difficult than loving your family and friends!
The Captivity of Broken Belief
An Unlikely Catalyst for Change
Sustainable Hope to Combat Disaster
How Pastors in Malawi are United in Overcoming Poverty and Disaster
I recently followed up on an invitation to visit Malawi in southern Africa. Francis, a local ministry leader and I had slowly been getting to know each other via text messages and emails. He’d told me about his work strengthening rural pastors, amidst the poverty, witchcraft, drought and countless other challenges faced by people in Chikwawa.
12 Faces of Missions - July
Kavuo is pictured in the center, wearing a purple skirt and light blue shirt.Sparks of Hope Become Currents of Change
Miracles Take Place in Africa
The jungles of war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo teem with warring rebel groups. Some are former perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide. Some are Islamic militants who fled Uganda. Altogether, more than 70 armed groups operate in the region, making prospects for peace grim.
Tremendous Need After Catastrophic Flooding in Laos
Last week, a catastrophe occurred in Southern Laos displacing more than 6000 people in hours. A newly constructed dam collapsed under immense pressure from heavy monsoon rains. Nearly 5 billion cubic meters of water were released. This torrent of water and mud has swallowed entire villages, demolished roads, and drenched food sources – devastating lives. Today, thousands are still stranded, hundreds are missing and more than 30 confirmed dead. Sadly, it seems this could have been averted.
