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“Still others fell on good ground and produced a crop: some 100, some 60, and some 30 times what was sown.” —Matthew 13:8 On Saturday, March 5th, 2022 I already had a good idea of what my responsibilities for the coming week would look like as the CFO for Greater Europe Mission. Then Sunday …
Some years ago, when a Romanian church launched a project for a retreat center ninety minutes north of Bucharest, they could not have known it would later be used to house needy Ukrainian refugees. War broke out in Ukraine on a Thursday and, by that Saturday, refugees were already flooding across the borders into Romania, …
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 …
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. A long and miraculous road had brought her to this day, and she couldn’t help but contrast this wedding with another “wedding” in …
“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. The crying grew louder as Dina struggled to control her …
“I just wanted to ask you… What do you think I should do?” I struggled to hide my surprise at the question and the confession that preceded it. 48 hours after meeting me for the first time, this teenager poured out her heart to me. She asked me for advice as we trudged down the …