Wednesday, October 23, 2013

True Love

In my sleepy, little hometown there is an amazing couple with an even more amazing story. A story of God's faithfulness and mercy. Of God's blessings, big and small, in our lives - our everyday lives. And of love. A patient, true love like you have never seen. I know these people and I still cry everytime I watch their story, so go get some tissues (just in case) and meet Ian and Larissa:


 


 another link to the same video:
http://www.faithit.com/a-powerful-story-of-love-and-commitment-you-wont-forget/


For more on how God is moving in their lives and changing their hearts: http://prayforian.com/

Friday, October 11, 2013

remember


"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27


“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40




tattered clothes. no shoes. too ashamed to go to school. two faces among hundreds of thousands that easily get lost in the crowd. our future will not get better if we do not consistently and conscientiously choose to remember, and care for, those that others have forgotten.

this weekend I am traveling to Kenosha, WI to spend time with the Hands at Work USA family. we are gathering from all over the country to share our stories, commemorate and celebrate the work in Africa, and to focus ourselves on the work that still needs to be done. to share our memories and encourage each other to never forget those the world has forgotten.