More than a Crib
“You still felt I was worth doing it for, and that means so much to me.”
In July 2015, we shared about Patrick and Jennifer Johnson’s decision to buck the weight of societal strain and pursue a life of generosity. […]
10 Minutes with GO: Quarterly Update January 2016
It’s always a privilege to share with you what we see God doing around the world through this ministry each quarter. We invite you to take a look at January’s 10 Minutes with GO Project below. Our hope is video […]
De-worming Medication Aids more than 3,000 Children
It was the middle of another scorching summer’s day in Haiti. I had hitched a ride to Gonaives with one of our Vision Trips so that I could attend a meeting with our pastor partners. The excited chatter and […]
Adoption thoughts from China
Nine years ago, Kristin and I were in China adopting our youngest, Elliese. It was the peak of the Chinese, international adoption boom. More than 20,000 Chinese children (mostly girls) were being placed with foreign parents each year. On […]
Where ever we go
Earlier this morning, Kristin and I heard about a conversation where a person said they worshipped the Chinese god. A few hours later, we found ourselves worshipping Jesus with Christ Church Shamian Guangdong. I am no expert in the […]
On the Grid: Tier 2 – Walking with Children and Families
In 2015, the CarePortal network engaged to meet the physical needs of children and families in crisis. 2016 is very promising, with existing and new churches continuing to meet physical needs of at-risk local families.
Yet, as we enter 2016, […]
Local Church Launches Guesthouse to Strengthen Relationships in Community
The individuals that are part of the organizations, agencies, and church partners that make up the CarePortal community know that one of the biggest barriers to mobilizing ourselves and others to care for neighbors in crisis is overcoming the […]
The Great Wall of China. Living Bigger than Ourselves.
Yesterday we had the opportunity to stand on the Great Wall. I’ve heard the facts…a wonder of the world; it can be seen from space, took hundreds of years to build, stretches a distance longer than from LA to […]
New Homes, New Dreams, New Futures in Pothawira
Peter and Emma Maseko care for the children at Safe Haven children’s home day-in and day-out. They also care for the community at large in Pothawira, Malawi, through the medical clinic and soon-to-be birthing center. Recently their daughter, Anne, […]
Update from Lira
Recently we received an update from GO Africa’s Executive Director Alison Barfoot:
There are 68 children at the Father’s House in Lira. Recently, two new children have joined the Lira family; they were brought to the right place to help […]