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Christmas Reflection

Posted On December 19, 2024

From the Indonesia team I.I couldn’t sleep, wondering what was happening with Susi’s* mom. Susi was in labor, but she had no money to pay… Read More →


Injected with Malaria – for the Greater Good

Posted On November 18, 2024

Cartoon of a mosquito

By Yaqoob Millions of people contract malaria every year. More than half a million die from it.[1] Most of those people live in the majority… Read More →


Persist in Prayer – Oct 2024

Posted On October 29, 2024

Remember the poor All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all… Read More →


“The situation is hopeless, we must take the next step!”

Posted On June 13, 2024

Indian slum cleared for flyover

By a member of the Indian team. Spanish musician Pablo Casals’ words feel like they were written just for me. Right now, I’m feeling pretty… Read More →


At Five You Laughed [a poem]

Posted On November 4, 2023

At five you laughed and you danced,dreaming that you were a princesschosen to live in a castle,surrounded by horses, knights and princes,cocooned in your palace… Read More →


Which is more difficult – landing on the moon, or landing a feeding centre?

Posted On September 10, 2023

From Yaqoob* in India In August, there was great rejoicing in India as its space agency (ISRO) landed a space craft on the south pole… Read More →


Beyond the Broken [a poem]

Posted On May 6, 2023

I must admit I am afraid to love youbecause you are broken. I refuse to see you there in the street,lying in the stench of… Read More →


Street Believers: New Life for Street Dwellers

Posted On February 25, 2023

From Patrick in Manila Since November 2021 I have been part of a homelessness ministry named ” Street Believers “. Our mission works toward establishing… Read More →


Seminar: Beyond Our Walls

Posted On February 23, 2023

You are invited to a unique opportunity to join a conversation with Yosiah and Anita, “Beyond Our Walls – Finding Jesus amidst the global poor.”… Read More →


Religious Druggery [a poem]

Posted On January 7, 2023

We have turned the teachings of Jesusinto a religion,living words into opium.We have turned a blasphemous prophetinto a harmless sacramentthat comforts and confirms:we are druggists,who… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
    • What We Do
    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
  • Locations
    • Cambodia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Past Teams
    • Linking Teams
  • Get Involved
    • Join A Team
    • Internships
    • Financial Partners
    • Prayer Partners
    • Upcoming Events
    • Like-Minded Groups
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    • Latest Writings
    • Books
    • Videos
    • Poetry
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