“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”Romans 12: 14-15 Rejoice with. Mourn with. Emphasizing “with” helps us recognize that expressing solidarity is more than a distant recognition of what someone else is going through....
Spending time with our ministry partners and the Lahash kids is a highlight for everyone on the Lahash staff. Travel has been minimal for the past two years, and everyone is eager to reunite in person as opportunities arise. Edwin Angote is our Lahash East...
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”Romans 12:13 Some parts of our passage from Romans are rather abstract. For example, being “joyful in hope” might have different meanings in different seasons. And how exactly would you assess whether you are “overcoming evil...
Our family has participated in Rice & Beans Month in some form or fashion every year since it began in 2010. Our kids have grown up with the tradition and we really enjoy sharing it with others! We have friends all over the place who...
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”Romans 12:11-12 Whenever someone becomes a sponsor through Lahash, they receive some suggestions for ways to connect with this precious child. Rice & Beans Month...
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”Romans 12:11-12 It’s not easy to be patient when you’re waiting for something exciting. Think of kids waiting for Christmas, or a long-anticipated trip to...
Our ministry partners in Rwanda serve vulnerable families in and around the city of Kigali. The long-lasting impacts of the 1994 genocide are still tangible in this small country and are now combined with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This has been especially harmful...
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”Romans 12: 11-12 Who hopes for what they already have? Paul asks this question in Romans 8, as he reminds us of the liberation that...
For Benson Mungai, dedicating his life to caring for vulnerable children meant starting with the land that would become their home. His vision for ministry mirrored his experience as a farmer – start small, focus on incremental growth, and aim for sustainability. He began clearing...
The participation phase of Rice & Beans Month is long past, but the impact is ongoing! Rice & Beans Month began just as we all entered our second year of pandemic life. We had no idea how that would affect participation, so it is...