Don’t we all need some good news? It’s so good to see so many neighbors coming together and loving each other well in Texas right now. Courageous first responders, the National Guard, and everyday folks… I’m especially encouraged by all the churches across South Texas that are making… Read More
Archive Tag: mercy showing
Fatao’s Heart
“Fatao’s disease is not a disease for a poor person. There is no way to pay . . . My prayer was that God would find somebody or give us the means to treat the child, and now that I know that Fatao will receive the surgery [through the Medical… Read More
Meeting The Neighbors Next Door
Emily and Kat take us on a trip today. On a boat made of styrofoam. Then on foot through polluted waters. To a home built on stilts. Poverty is not merely a physical malady. It isn’t only measured in square feet and dollars. It is an ailment that plagues the… Read More
Two Girls & One Coat
While brother and cousin played flag football, my youngest shivered on the sidelines. Her cousin, Sosy, struggled to get too-much-coat on. View Post
Redneck Neighbors & JetPacks
There was a time when I couldn’t go a week without mentioning “Redneck Neighbor” and his wife on my blog. When we first moved to the cul-de-sac they welcomed us with open arms, cold beers and a good amount of skepticism about Christians and Christianity. My how things have changed.… Read More
Send Emilda To The Special Olympics
This month you and I are sending a Compassion sponsored child to the olympics!
Emilda is an 18 year-old sponsored child with the mental capacity of a three year-old. She lives in a squatter community in the Philippines. And she’s fast! View Post