When Mircea invited me to the dedication of Eternal Families Village 2 in Tabora, Tanzania, I expected a celebration. I didn’t expect to be so overwhelmed by what I saw.
Remember the Children’s presence was everywhere—even on the shirts worn by children from Village 1 as they sang and danced during the celebration. I sat in the front row watching them rehearse and couldn’t hold back a few tears…
During our recent revival services in Tanzania, I received a note from one of the women who attended. Her words were humbling and reminded me of the importance of simply being present and seeing each person, no matter where we are.
Her story is a reminder that Christ meets us in our struggles, gives us hope for today, and promises hope for the future.
There are seasons when ministry looks like teaching. And then there are seasons when ministry becomes something else entirely—late-night conversations, honest fears spoken in quiet rooms, and the slow discovery that mentoring is not mostly about giving answers. It’s about showing up, listening well, and helping someone take the next step.
Over the last several weeks in Romania, I saw mentoring in action—both the need for it and the fruit it can produce. I met young people carrying big dreams and heavy questions: pressure, uncertainty, loneliness, and the cost of the journey. I also met a young woman consumed…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve experienced a renewed sense of joy through simple, both planned and unexpected, encounters with Christians from different cultures. These moments have reminded me of the power of hospitality and the richness of God’s global family.
On a flight from Toronto to Budapest, I sat next to a man from Newfoundland. What started as casual conversation turned into hours of sharing stories about our lives and backgrounds. By the time we landed,…
