The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.—John 1:14 In this reflection I share the writings of someone who has been important to me, shaping my...
O come, O come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel. Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and...
Dear Praying friends,The situation is critical in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is the region where most of our 13-year partners and By His Wounds' trainers are focused. They are asking us to pray for them and with them that God will choose to...
By Robbie McCamman, M.Ed., Ph.D. As an educator of 34 years, I have seen remarkable changes in education. Some are extraordinary - such as the evolution of technology - which can bring the world into the classroom, others have moved our society into an expansive...
I was only a child when the abuse started. The anger and degrading words. The venom that spewed from my father’s mouth, only overpowered by the liquor on his breath. He was an alcoholic and the words cut deep, but his actions somehow spoke louder; you are...
After three years of contextualization, the By His Wounds: Trauma Healing for Africa Workbook will be available for purchase in November! This resource is an interactive heart guide to be used as a companion resource to the book, By His Wounds: Trauma Healing for...
Seven years into my first pastorate, a young lady in our church told me her story of being sexually abused as a little girl. She was deadpan as she recounted the events, mirroring the blank response her parents had given as they reinterpreted her report into something...
I got the news yesterday morning that Jeffrey Epstein had committed suicide. For those not familiar with the case, Epstein was a billionaire who ran in powerful circles and was convicted of sex offenses against minors. He had previously been given an unusually...
Nora Poling flies to Uganda today where she will join Jumah and Emmanuel in conducting 3 weeks of trauma ministry. Listed below is her and the team's schedule and prayer requests. Team members Jumah Patrick - Mending The Soul African Director Nora Poling - Mending the...