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22 Bible Verses about God’s Heart for the Orphan
All throughout Scripture, God reveals His heart for the fatherless to experience love and care from His people. Once, we were spiritual orphans, and now, through Jesus, “the Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16 Praise the...
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“…for in You, the fatherless find compassion.” Hosea 14:3
“…for in You, the fatherless find compassion.” Hosea 14:3 Orphan Sunday is an initiative born in a church in Zambia, Africa. One Sunday morning, the local pastor taught about God’s heart for the orphan and His mandate to the Church to care for them. The members of...
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The Lamb’s Gate
As I lay awake thinking about the day’s events, remembering my God sightings, and anxiously awaiting the next morning’s beginning, I felt compelled to write how I viewed this VBS mission as a whole. I was inspired by the faith, laughter, and love of my fellow team...
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Abundant Blessings
March 2018 was my first trip to Haiti and I was struck by the… third-world-ness of Cap Haitien and Caracol. I thoroughly enjoyed playing with the girls, which was the highlight of my time there. This time around, we didn’t have quite as much time to play, but I...
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Looking Out the Window
When you travel, do you ever look out the window in awe of the majesty of the Creator and His creation? Whether we go by plane, train, or automobile…or by foot; whether we travel the ends of the earth or take a step outside our home, time spent considering His...
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Small Hands, Big Impact
Small Hands, Big Impact March 2018 was my first trip to Haiti. As a matter of fact, it was my first trip out of the country (not counting a couple of day trips to Canada, which is literally visiting one town over). I was a member of the construction team which was...
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When Are We Building A Boy’s Home?
“When Are We Building a Boy’s Home?” and Moving Forward in Caring for Orphans Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17...
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Annual Report 2017
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This is Me! This is LOVE!
My first mission to Haiti was in 2011. I’d never really recognized a push from God like what I experienced before this mission. It was incredible. It was truly a leap of faith for me, I had no earthly idea why God would want me to go to Haiti. And it was...
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Smiling Faces
A few years ago a group of women came to speak to our church about Strong Tower Orphanage. Because I knew some of these women personally, I also knew that they were speaking from the heart. As if there could be any doubt! They told us of challenges and celebrations,...