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War broke out in Ukraine on a Thursday. By that Saturday, refugees were already flooding across the borders into Romania, Poland, Moldova, Slovakia and other places. Immediate help is now needed not only in border areas but also deeper into the country as refugees make their way westward toward Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany and other EU countries.
With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and over a million people already seeking asylum, the needs in Europe are immediate and great. Lines at the borders of Ukraine and neighboring countries stretch for miles as Ukrainians flee seeking safety from the war. In particular, women and children are most vulnerable while they travel, as most …
(This article contains sensitive subject matter.) Dark-haired Nasrin, wearing a lovely white dress, stood facing her Swedish groom, eager to begin her new life with this Christian man. As she looked into his eyes, memories flooded her mind.
“Let’s pray before we open up shop,” said Michelle, launching into a daily ritual that had become as important to the employees as it was to her. As she prayed for God’s blessing on the day, muffled sniffling and sobbing erupted right next to her.
For missionary kids (MKs) growingup in Europe, life sometimes feels like a paradox. On one hand, they grow up visiting idyllic places like the snowcapped Alps, the ancient streets of Rome, or the quaint French countryside. From a distance, their lives may seem like a luxury vacation. Yet European MKs also face a host of less-visible challenges that go along with growing up overseas.
If you’ve been around GEM for any bit of time, you’ve probably heard murmurs of “Ten2”, “10:02”, or the “10:2 Prayer”. Perhaps you’ve been in a morning meeting, listening attentively to the speaker, when suddenly a collection of phone alarms begins going off at 10:02. What’s this all about? In short, it’s a call to …
