A legacy of care
Rosalie discipled many people over her lifetime as they encountered Jesus. Hers was a witness that incorporated care for the marginalised, care for animals and sharing God’s word.
What should I say? Praise be to God
“Every day is like this already. Every day is a new problem. What should I say? El hamdullillah [praise be to God].”
Nurture and hospitality
"How on earth could we come alongside people with stories like these, and stand with them in appropriate ways? Even though we knew something about being foreigners and strangers, we were beginners in working with displaced people."
The gift of ‘home’
How can comfortable cushions and couches demonstrate love to those living as refugees?
God is moving
"I didn’t want to be alone anymore. I was so lonely I was ready to befriend anything that moved."
Love at work
If I want to really love my neighbour as myself, I’d best get to know them.
On Track Together
“So how do we engage with Jesus’ call for every generation: to love our neighbours, to make disciples and to be kingdom minded? Our world looks different and yet Jesus’ call remains the same.”
Vocational training for a new future
Daily life is marred by sounds of the fighting only kilometres away, and bombs explode in the night.
Love made complete
I met Jesus the other day. He asked me to come with him to see a man who was sick – dying maybe.
A Christmas Prayer for Kings
A prayer reflection
40 children in my house
She teaches 40 village children in her own home – crammed in and eager to learn.
Village to the city, and back again
One factor for why girls in villages do not go to school is because there aren’t any female teachers. We hoped to change this.
God give you strength
At the end of virtually every interview with a refugee who was asking for assistance we couldn’t provide, they would stand and say “Thank you” or “Peace be with you”. And as they left, with frustration fading from their eyes, they would simply say, “God give you strength”.
Learning from women
How would I, as a follower of Jesus, have a meaningful conversation with this woman?
Engaging in our present time
Equipping girls to thrive
A cohort of young women from several villages have graduated from the teacher training program, leading to more girls attending school in remote areas.
Working for transformation
We have many opportunities to spend time with the people we work with.
Second chances
For the first time Sarah didn’t feel despised or discriminated against. Gradually she started to smile more, chat with other parents and, most importantly, enjoy her relationship with her son.
Four denominations, one church
I have been privileged to serve the national church in the Middle East and to see God at work. Under the local leadership of the Anglican, Methodist, Orthodox and Presbyterian churches, I helped pastors and directors run NGOs. Serving God is considered a real honour and privilege and they do it with zeal.
Home at last
"There are many beautiful stories of change in this place, where lives are being impacted and empowered to be a blessing to others. Those who have had so little physically have hearts overflowing with gratitude and giving."
