Stewardship. It’s a word used often in Christian Circles.
STEWARDSHIP. It’s a word used often in Christian circles. At Loving One By One, we take it seriously. We don’t want to be a ministry that is always only standing with our hand out. With the purchase of the new land, we have expanded our farming greatly. The goal is to raise pigs, goats, and […]
Crisis Response: War in Ukraine
Twenty-four hours a day, the line of Ukrainian refugees at the Polish border town of Medyka stretches as far as the eye can see. Tired, hungry, and scared, people are fleeing for their lives. Ukrainians, volunteers, and Convoy of Hope staff talk in measured sentences. No one is shoving. Without warning, people turn their faces […]
No One Has Watches, But Everyone Has Time
I had never felt the feeling before, and I’ve never felt it since. I was sitting with Raj, one of the farmers who sold produce at the local marketplace. We were in his home, talking and laughing. I sensed for the first time in my life as though God himself were telling me, “This is […]
5 Ways Knowing Jesus Changes Christmas
Here are some thoughts from our friends at Jesus Film Project… Christmas has a weird distinction of being an extremely religious holiday while also being a secular holiday. It’s entirely possible to celebrate Christmas wholly isolated from the nativity story while embracing many of the same elements. But as a follower of Jesus, important things […]
7 Suggestions for Delightful Gatherings
Your upcoming holiday get-togethers have potential for wonderful memory-making. God may have some surprises ahead, but here are seven suggestions to help make your celebrations delightful. My earliest memories as a child of our extended family gatherings with my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins were the highlight of the year! It was not just the […]
Connecting Through Language
Mercy Ships are filled with volunteers from around the world, representing different cultures and languages from their home countries. Though it is a requirement to speak English onboard for safety reasons, many of our volunteers find ways to share their native language in different capacities. For volunteer and native French speaker Alexandra – also known […]
Learn About Djimby’s Amazing Journey
Djimby may be small, but she is one fierce fighter. The 6-year-old’s strong will and independence come from her grandmother, Ndeye, whose own determination helped instill these values into her granddaughter. However, Djimby’s big personality couldn’t hide the painful condition that she endured most of her life. When Djimby was a toddler, her parents noticed […]
My Adoption Story
For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11. I have had this verse memorized since I was in middle school and it has been a constant reminder of God’s goodness in my […]