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Stories of Change.
It is His strength we need to believe beyond our understanding. It is the very reason we only need “faith the size of a mustard seed to move mountains.” -Matthew 17:20
So, no matter what you may be facing today; no matter the size of your pain, problem, or panic; no matter the discouragement or doubt that wants to defeat you, your help is only a whisper away.
Read More“Many are the plans in the mind of man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” -Proverbs 19:21
My friend Heather just lost her husband Ray after a three-year battle with brain cancer. Knowing she was a “cave dweller”- one who would rather lick wounds privately, I wanted her and the kids to be able to avoid the crowds. I wanted to protect them from the hard emotions they would come across throughout the services.
With the complications of Covid, Heather had a little more leeway about planning the burial.
I happened to be with her when she was making the decision about when to have the wake and burial. My vote was from 11am to 1pm. My reasoning? It was too late in the morning for people to go to work late and too early in the afternoon for people to leave work early. Genius. People won't be able to make it to the visiting hours. It will be quiet and the suffering will be minimal.
Read MoreIn 2019, a beautiful partnership with Africa Hope Initiatives ignited a new story of hope for a couple of communities in Kigali, Rwanda. During a mission trip to this beautiful country the year prior, God answered prayers confirming that Mission Life should get involved in light of a call he made to one of our volunteers to help the children of Rwanda.
Read MoreMission Life’s Child Hope Centers have become a beacon of God’s light and hope. During our recent mission trip with our partner, One Church, the team visited the center in Kimironko for the first time! We learned that parents frequently stop by to ask if their child can participate because they see value in the program. It is hard for the staff to say no. At the same time, resources are limited. Visiting here, you can feel the amount of potential this center has to help families in the neighborhood.
Read MoreIt was one of the most exciting highlights of our recent mission trip to Rwanda! In a partnership between Africa Hope Initiatives, Microseeds.org and Mission Life, our mission team, in partnership with One Church, helped to officially open Hermond Church and the new location of the Child Hope Center!
Read MoreRwanda.. even its name is beautiful. When I think of Rwanda the first words that come to my mind are peace, harmony, love, and joy.
My first trip to Rwanda has by far been the best trip of my life.
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