Change One
Stories of Change.
I recently attended a ribbon cutting for the expansion of a local business. One of the owners, the husband who is an immigrant from Colombia, shared some words of gratitude to those who attended the event. But for me, there was one moment in particular that really stood out. He expressed how grateful he was for this country.
Read MoreDespite inflation and rising costs for food and supplies, our child center in Bogota, Colombia stretched resources to hold its annual Bazaar.
Read MoreMission Life’s Board Vice Chair, Mike Perkins talks to Bedford Living Magazine about meeting Founder, Angel Galvis and their shared goal to build stronger communities.
Read MoreThe community of Kimisagara has been praying for a building to worship in for five years after their tent church was shut down by government safety regulations. So you can imagine the incredible joy they felt on Sunday, July 10th when they walked to Hermon Church for services for the first time!
Read More“Families feel blessed that their children can attend the Child Hope Center. But in the waiting, when the child sees that others are sponsored and they aren’t supported, that child feels left out. It’s just something that they think, ‘Why me? Why are others sponsored and not me,” says Bishop Theophile Rugubira.
Read MoreFrom the time of Abraham, about 2000 years earlier, the Jewish people enjoyed the title of being God's chosen people. Those blessings came with responsibilities and laws to atone for their sins and keep their hearts directed to their Lord. These 613 commandments became the center of their physical, spiritual and social lives.
For one Jewish sect, the Pharisees, this “chosen” title and their zealous adherence to the laws evolved into considerable political and social power. They wore clothing people would recognize right away, clung to their own sect, and judged everyone else for not being as godly. Their laws and identity became an idol.
Then Jesus showed up.
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