Many people in the world today are not starving because there is an inherent inability to produce food, they are starving because they are caught in the middle of political fights and blockades that have been used as weapons - Ralph Merkle I was appalled when I heard about the mother who was giving her 7 month …
Finding Joy in Jesus
The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you - Jeremiah 31:3 Imagine you are a South Asian woman. Every day is a struggle and a challenge to survive. All you know is oppression from the day you were born until the …
The Untouchables
300 million Dalits or “Untouchables” comprise the lowest rung of the still-practiced Hindu caste system. These people are despised, viewed as subhuman, and treated like dirt - Gospel for Asia A small girl walks barefoot around a half-starved dog lying in her path. She picks her way over garbage and sewer-sodden ground as she approaches …
Religious Freedom At Risk in Nepal
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers - 1 Peter 3:12 Not so long ago, Nepal was devastated by two earthquakes and as a result lives and homes were lost and now the people face another potential loss that could be just as devastating. They …
The Cruel Cut
Photo: The Guardian FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children. The practice also violates …
A Mother’s Hope
Children are our future. It is our responsibility--no, it should be our mission to provide them with the tools that will enable them to have the future that God meant for them to have. It is every mother's hope to see her child rise above adversity, poverty and all the social ills that would oppress and …
WHO: Dementia – It Affects Us All
According to the World Health Organization (WHO): Dementia is a significant global health challenge. It is estimated that over 47 million people are living with the condition today. Nearly 60% of people living with dementia today live in low- and middle-income countries. In 2010, the cost to society was estimated to be US$ 604 billion …
WHO: Five keys to safer food
April 7 is World Health Day and the topic for this year is Food Safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) is working on a campaign to ensure global food safety. Their campaign will begin in April. You can help them by sharing the following video with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. It's a fun …
Nepalese Woman Finds Hope
“The Lord has blessed me in such a wonderful way that He has provided shelter, food, special care and attention through His people,” Shiuli says. What does a 14 year old know about being a wife and a mother? She should be in school getting a good education. At 14 most girls aren't even allowed …
Murdered For Her Faith
I received the following email from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada and was very upset and greatly saddened. Just today my family and I were watching as Christians reenacted Jesus making His way to Golgotha, flanked by Roman soldiers as a large crowd watched. In certain countries this could not take place. I thank …
Notes to Women 