Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. ~ Psalm 107:8-9 These verses from the Psalms are an excellent reminder of why we give thanks to God — not just on Thanksgiving, but every… read more
Modern-Day Miracles
Jim Kline, our Africa projects officer, recently returned from a trip to Ethiopia. While visiting a ministry we support in the capital city that provides physical therapy and education to children with disabilities, he met a little girl named Hewett. The 6-year-old, born with Down Syndrome, had spent most of her life bedridden and mute.… read more
Rich Lesson Learned from the Poor
It is amazing to witness the incredible generosity of our Christian brothers and sisters in developing countries. For example, Jim Kline, our Africa Projects Officer, recently returned from Ethiopia with a beautifully-woven basket. A very poor, single mom had given it to him. It was one of the very few things she owned, and she’d… read more
A Unifying Experience
Here at Cross we do many things to foster the “spirit of unity” Paul talks about in Romans 15:5 that is so crucial for successful works of charity in Christ’s name. Our daily staff devotional time is just one example of our unity-building activities. Recently, we extended this idea to some of our ministry partners… read more
Healing Bodies and Souls in Ethiopia
Two Cross staff members recently returned from a trip to Ethiopia, where they had a chance to tour a brand new Christian pediatric hospital whose construction was partially funded by our donors. The hospital, which specializes in orthopedic surgery, brands itself as more than just a place for physical healing. The doctors describe their work… read more