We’re All Poor
People from all worldviews and religions have tried to alleviate poverty. The desire to improve the quality of life for the impoverished is not necessarily
July 26, 2022
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127’s Partner Grant Program
At some point everyone begins to prefer cash tucked in cards to beautifully wrapped gifts ripe for opening on Christmas morning. It’s a subtle but
June 15, 2022
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When Helping Hurts: The Know it All
Have you ever wondered what someone else thinks of you? Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Does she see me as passionate or arrogant? Introverted or rude?”
June 15, 2022
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Bumping into Distinctives
I distinctly remember the first birthday party I attended at the local bowling alley. A herd of elementary schoolers shuffled around, hoisting neon bowling balls
June 15, 2022
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When Happy Endings Hurt
When I was a kid, I loved the book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. These surprisingly morbid children’s stories followed the tragic lives of
June 14, 2022
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3 Ways to Increase Cultural Sensitivity
Whether you have traveled abroad or not, you are probably familiar with the “ignorant American” stereotype. It’s almost assumed in movies that the American character
June 14, 2022
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What Helps and What Hurts in Relief and Development Aid?
Try to think back to how you felt before your very first mission trip experience. Or, if you’ve never gone on a mission trip, imagine
June 14, 2022
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Powerfully Indirect
I won’t be surprised if someone says to us one day, “Wait a second, you guys don’t really mobilize mission trips at all!” Unknowingly, they’ve
June 14, 2022
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Who Are You Ministering To With Your Presence?
I was visiting rural Kenya with a team building an aquaponics system that would benefit a local church. It was hard work, and our team
June 14, 2022
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5 Ways to Help the Poor Without Hurting Them
When I boarded my jet for Kenya in 2015, I couldn’t wait to arrive at the Nairobi slums and get busy. Many people there needed
June 14, 2022
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