Early on the third day following the crucifixion, the women found the empty tomb. “He is not here, He is risen,” said the angels. “Mary,” said Jesus and she turned toward Him, recognizing Him. (John 20:16) When asked how she could touch and help those sick and dying on the streets of Calcutta, Mother Teresa … Continue reading »
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2) I began my journey with World Vision just over a year ago when I was hired to work with our supporters to educate and encourage around our work in the Holy … Continue reading »
In April 1996 Lebanon again was faced with tragic conditions. A new war erupted on the Southern boarders, and as a result thousands were displaced. Within few days, west Beirut schools turned into refugee camps. World Vision, as usual, was fast in responding. I was in the team that worked on the ground with other … Continue reading »
On Vision Trips, I love watching for God’s miracles. Time and time again I’ve entered seemingly hopeless situations and then seen God’s hand move in powerful ways. It’s a gift that gives me the courage to continue on this exciting journey we share called Women of Vision. During the past fourteen years, Columbia-Willamette Women of … Continue reading »
Isn’t Ecclesiastes 3 reassuring? It tells us there is a time for everything. “There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance…” In the midst of trying times, this promise reminds us that restoration is coming. God’s purpose may not always be clear to us, … Continue reading »
In January of 2009, I was flying back from Hong Kong and noticed the lymph nodes on the back of my neck were swollen. That was the beginning of a journey that, in the end, reminded me of God’s love for me. I gave my life to Jesus when I was 12 years old and … Continue reading »
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are excited to share a Lenten devotional by Annie Kaseketi Mwaba, World Vision’s Project Trainer and Mentor for the Channels of Hope program. Annie is based in Lusaka, Zambia where she advocates for Church Partnership on Gender and Development. Here she shares how God brought great Beauty out of Ashes in her own life. Continue reading »
While on a Vision Trip with the Women of Vision Columbia-Willamette chapter to Mozambique in 2009, our team was struck by remnants of beautiful Catholic churches that had been destroyed through the 15 year civil war that ended in 1992. These once extraordinary structures, ornate with design, lost their walls to bombs, now housing only weeds. War … Continue reading »
On a recent vision trip to the Dominican Republic, we met a number of women who are providing for their families through businesses they started from a micro-finance loan. As we listened to their stories, we were reminded once again that we are no different. As women and mothers, we desire to create a safe and … Continue reading »
In 1986 I, along with my husband and son, spent three months in Armenia, then one of the fifteen Soviet Republics. It was quickly apparent that the Soviet system produced nothing of beauty. In fact, I would characterize that society, based on Marxist-Leninist philosophy, with three words: massive, oppressive and GRAY. On our return trip … Continue reading »