Working day-in and day-out for a non-profit, I come across photos and stories that normally I would never see. Stories of families moving from small, makeshift shanties into sturdy concrete homes. Stories about children receiving food at school, and how...
Care for orphans is mercy at its most poignant, no doubt. But every act on behalf of the orphan also proclaims the Gospel, revealing to a watching world the heart of the God who “sets the lonely in families” (Psalm 68:5-6);...
Good input from Chris Horst of Hope International on the pluses and minuses of sponsoring children overseas. Since you are reading this, I’m assuming you know the positives. Here are some concerns: Child sponsorship can undermine the role of parents....
Here’s a follow-up from an earlier post, illustrating that compassion and good intentions are not sufficient elements in helping the poor: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A group of 10 American Baptists were being held in the Haitian capital Sunday after trying...
Good word here from Together for Adoption about Haitian orphan adoption: Given the current situation in Haiti, here is my question to those who are interested in adopting a child from Haiti: “How long are you willing to wait to...
Borrowing from another good post by Dan Cruver of Together for Adoption over at The Gospel Coalition blog. In short, orphans need Christians who fully understand that God’s pleasure in them is equal to the pleasure He has in Jesus:...
Dan Cruver of Together for Adoption has a good series of posts on why the gospel is central to caring for the widows and orphans in their affliction (James 1:27). His conclusion from “Caring for Orphans While Soaked with a...
Would you please pray for me the next few days? I’m planning to be on-air in Indiana (Elkhart/South Bend) at WFRN Radio raising awareness and funds for Cross International. Our focus will be providing for critical care orphans and children...
If you’re near Tallahassee, Florida this Saturday… …please come out to the Cross International Benefit Concert hosted by Fisher Creek at Grace Baptist Church in Crawfordville, FL. Three bands, no tickets or cover charge, with food available for purchase. All...
Under “putting your money where your mouth is” folder you should find this story: In a speech that discussed abortion, the President, and the sanctity of life, the most provocative statement from Pastor Vic Pentz of Peachtree Presbyterian Church came...