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Drops of Mercy in Sierra Leone
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Drops of Mercy in Sierra Leone. By Beth Clayton Luthye. This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to. Start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing. Matthew 10:41-42, The Message. 8221; deaths that are almost entirely preventable. DAVIDA is a mother of two boys, ages 4 and 2, from a community called Mo...
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Tarek’s Story: Children Caught in the Conflict
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Tarek’s Story: Children Caught in the Conflict. By Beth Clayton Luthye. Though news coverage of the Syrian refugee crisis has come in waves, the mass exodus of Syrians to other countries has not slowed since a vicious civil war began in 2011. While we often hear of those fleeing. To Europe, more than 2 million people are currently living as refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, which both share borders with Syria. This year’s NCM Christmas Project. Tarek* and his family fled from...
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Seeking Reconciliation: I Got You and You Got Me
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Seeking Reconciliation: I Got You and You Got Me. By Beth Clayton Luthye. Let Justice Roll Down.”. Where we had an opportunity to chat more about what compassion and justice can look like in everyday life. Why do you think it is so important for churches to be engaged in justice? The loving of humanity is the strongest thing we could do and loving God. Love God, and you reflect that on humanity. And the extent of that love determines your destiny. It’s the confessing of you...
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Finding the Kingdom of God in a Slum
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Finding the Kingdom of God in a Slum. By Beth Clayton Luthye. People have interpreted these parables in various ways, but one thing they seem to have in common is that the only people who see the Kingdom are those who keep their eyes open and pay attention. The treasure was hidden. The perfect pearl was a once-in-a-lifetime find. The mustard seed was tiny. The woman had to wait and watch to see the dough rise. Theoretically, the streams crossing the community should flow ea...
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Lely’s Story: Children Caught in Conflict
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Lely’s Story: Children Caught in Conflict. By Beth Clayton Luthye. Though news coverage of the Syrian refugee crisis has come in waves, the mass exodus of Syrians to other countries has not slowed since a vicious civil war began in 2011. While we often hear of those fleeing to Europe, more than 2 million people are currently living as refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, which both share borders with Syria. One of the areas that. Over the next few days, we will share the stories...
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Amira’s Story: Children Caught in the Conflict
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Amira’s Story: Children Caught in the Conflict. By Beth Clayton Luthye. Though news coverage of the Syrian refugee crisis has come in waves, the mass exodus of Syrians to other countries has not slowed since a vicious civil war began in 2011. While we often hear of those fleeing to Europe, more than 2 million people are currently living as refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, which both share borders with Syria. This is a story we shared last year, but we think it’s worth ...
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Compassion
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. 4 Ways to Practice Compassion This Lent. With Lent season beginning soon, it’s common to hear people discussing what they will fast,…. The Good You Can Do. This blog is a guest post by Brooklyn Lindsey. It was originally featured on The…. Stepping Into Hope in Lebanon. It’s been five years since the civil war in Syria began, causing millions of families…. In Their Own Words (Video): Syrian Refugees Share Their Stories. Seeking Reconciliation: I Got You and You Got Me. For I...
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Stepping Into Hope in Lebanon
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. Stepping Into Hope in Lebanon. By Beth Clayton Luthye. It’s been five years since the civil war in Syria began, causing millions of families to flee their homes and livelihoods. Now many live in Lebanon and Jordan, with more than half of the refugee population made up of children. The crisis now, after years of displacement, is that many of the children are going almost an entire childhood without an education. On residency and work permissions for families of refugees.
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Clean Water
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Refugee and Immigrant Support. What If Walking for Water Didn’t Take So Long? Think about your average day. What if someone were to give you three and a…. What’s the Connection Between Clean Water and Education? Finda* is a beautiful, vivacious 11-year-old girl living in a rural community about an hour’s…. Drops of Mercy in Sierra Leone. This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it.…. The Weight of Water. Biking Across America for Nepal Part 2. Biking Across America for Nepal.
