by Global Impact | Jun 25, 2018 | 1+1 Child Sponsorship, Child Sponsorship, Swaziland
by Denise McCleese This evening as we drove back to the Care Pointe from a homestead visit we were guided by the most beautiful sunset lowering across the African plain. With tears still flowing down my cheeks from our homestead visit, I reflected on God’s...
by Global Impact | Jun 13, 2018 | From Dan, Global Notes
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The common person reading this verse would likely say, “That’s not me. I’m not pure in heart.” No one is, all the time. But many do strive for it and have times of success. For example: An African...
by Global Impact | Jun 5, 2018 | Global Notes, Partners, Trips
CONNECTION POINTE GOING OUT… This Saturday June 9, we have a team of students going to Guatemala. These are always effective and encouraging trips, anticipated by the children and staff at Los Verdes. Many of you are aware of the eruption of the Fuego Volcano in...
by Global Impact | May 31, 2018 | Global Notes
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Mt 5:7) When Connie and I visited Egypt for our 30th anniversary in 2011, the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East were just beginning. Mass cancellations by tourists left Connie and I very noticeable...
by Global Impact | May 9, 2018 | From Dan, Global Notes
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” (Mt 5:6) The New Living Translation says justice, not righteousness, which makes me wonder how they are related. They seem so different. As I studied, I found there are other...
