by Global Impact | Jul 18, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
It’s been over 4 years since Connie and I moved back to the USA from our 26 years in Kenya. I shared a few thoughts at our 3-year mark (read here). Since that time, I’ve had a few more a-ha moments. TAXES – I’m finally on board with how to file as a full-time...
by Global Impact | Jul 11, 2018 | Global Notes
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) In some ways this verse is an extension of Matthew 5:6 that speaks of a hunger and thirst for righteousness that only God can satisfy. We can’t become...
by Global Impact | Jul 2, 2018 | Child Sponsorship, Swaziland
by Lisa Smith As we return from Swaziland, my mind continues to fill with thoughts of the family we left behind. Each visit is like an annual family reunion, the kind where everyone simply can’t wait to see each other. And when it’s time to leave, some smile and...
by Global Impact | Jun 27, 2018 | From Dan, Global Notes
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) God is the God of order. He spoke the chaos into order in Genesis 1. His Son Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. By bringing peace we honor the family Name. Yet to make peace...
by Global Impact | Jun 25, 2018 | 1+1 Child Sponsorship, Swaziland, Trips
By Julie Houvener A simple pair of “old” shoes. Someone donated. Someone packed. They traveled from Indiana to Swaziland, and were left behind each day our team visited the Care Pointe. Until the perfect time, God was orchestrating those shoes to bring hope to a...