“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...
This year marks the 12th time that the Lahash community has set aside March as Rice & Beans Month. By God’s grace, some of the children who were among the first to benefit from our collective efforts are nearly young adults! This month, we are taking some time to...
Full Scripture Passage: John 17:20-26 Key Verse: “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one” Think back for a few moments to Easter 2020. The pandemic was a new and constantly-shifting reality. What were some of your...
At 5 years old, Emrick is already a veteran participant in Rice & Beans Month. He knows how it works, and this year he and his family are sharing the experience with his preschool! This is how his mom, Stacy, explained what they do to...
Full Scripture Passage: John 15:8-13 Key Verse: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” This season leading up to our yearly remembrance of Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection is an opportunity to reflect on our...
Full Scripture Passage: Romans 5:1-5 Key Verse: “…we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Imagine a huge group of people, all of whom are struggling with sickness, injury, grief, poverty, unjust treatment, emotional anguish, or some other form of suffering. A voice booms out...
This year marks the 12th time that the Lahash community has set aside March as Rice & Beans Month. By God's grace, some of the children who were among the first to benefit from our collective efforts are nearly young adults! This month,...
Full Scripture Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6 Key Verse: “…bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Anyone who has participated in Rice & Beans Month over the years has probably noticed that words like solidarity, unity, and...