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...
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...