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Pray for Afghanistan

As you have no doubt seen, the Taliban have returned to power in Afghanistan. The situation remains volatile and the future of the country is uncertain, while there is fear of a return to the situation pre-2001. We invite you to join us in praying for the nation of Afghanistan. While this may seem to…

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As the storm rages

The other night my husband and I were reading the Jesus Storybook Bible with our son, Caleb. We had gotten to the story of the disciples and Jesus being caught in a big storm. Lighting lit up the sky, thunder crashed, and waves towered. The little fishing boat with Jesus and the disciples was blown and buffeted; tossed…

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Have you eaten yet?

An Easter Reflection by Jenna, a Partner in Southeast Asia As we reflect on Easter, the Good Friday meal, and the concept of communion.  I’d like to pose a question: Who is sitting at your table?  Are there people who represent all embodiments of our Lord around you?  How can you make your table more diverse to reflect…

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Seek Justice

As an international organization, we value the candor with which colleagues speak into our lives. Coming from other cultures, they see things we don’t. They help correct our blind spots. With that in mind, we’re posting this piece written by a European partner. ____________ I’m sure we’re grieved about the events in the U.S. and…

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Follow the Leader

Injustice grieves God, and it grieves us too. We cry out to the Lord in lament. Whether we witness wrong here in the States or in some faraway place, Jesus, who led by example, calls us to identify with the hurting, to enter on the side of the oppressed, to follow him in taking the…

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