Stories

Jesus says, “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free” (Luke 4:18). These …

It was dark when we walked up the cobblestone paths and climbed the flights of stairs to arrive at a place that overlooked the German city—the destin…

I met her in an airport lineup. Farah was a grieving young widow, a university art instructor, whose husband had passed away unexpectedly 5 months ea…

Thank you for your faithful giving to the Alliance. It is thanks to your faithful giving that we are able to send and support international workers t…

The homeless and working poor often live in motels during times of transitions. Circumstances and duration in a motel may vary, but the need for acce…

My father was a man of few words, yet many sayings. When it came to reaching out to others, he often said, “Charity begins at home.” He was not a man…

With over 1 billion users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms. Users of all ages can be found scrolling through pictures, po…

Debs and I miss the entrance to our friend Maria’s house, so, we hop out of the taxi and backtrack on foot. I suspiciously step around any wet patche…

She is an immigrant from North Africa, estranged from her husband and children, as well as her family. We spent months in language exchange, using mo…