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Faith Woods
May 3, 20243 min read
How Gifts of Compassion Feed Hungry People
Food is, without question, a necessity of human existence. We all need to eat. The other day, I was a little hungry and went into my...
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Faith Woods
Mar 4, 20242 min read
"How can community gardens impact the lives of the underserved?"
Investment. This is a culturally-laden word in North America that often refers to things like retirement savings, or business ventures. A...
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Faith Woods
Nov 7, 20233 min read
Does God Talk to Us as We Pray Today?
Is God speaking to you today? To even ask that question of yourself requires a moment of introspection. As I look at our modern world, I...
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Faith Woods
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Serving the Vulnerable in Ukraine: Torn between Stress and Purpose
ast month, I traveled to Ukraine to experience for myself life and ministry during a war, and to serve others for whom fear and uncertainty
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Faith Woods
Aug 11, 20233 min read
How to Have a Living Faith! Taking Action
Have you ever woken up and thought to yourself, how does God want to work in my heart today? Or, how does God want to work in my heart...
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Faith Woods
Jul 15, 20233 min read
Perfect Peace
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 Did you know that the Bible...
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Allen Garrison
Jun 15, 20233 min read
How Ukrainian Pastors are Serving Vulnerable People
There is a famous quote attributed to George Orwell, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” This is...
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Faith Woods
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Sowing & Growing: Feeding Ukrainian Families & Transforming Lives
April is a month of promise. A promise means something expected, but not fully realized. In April we anticipate longer days, warmer...
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Faith Woods
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Life Still Wins: After One Year of War
It has now been one year since war broke out in Eastern Europe. We typically use the term “anniversary” to mark the passage of years. It...
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Faith Woods
Feb 16, 20232 min read
A Traumatic War Journey Leads to Hope
This time last year, Svetlana, her husband Alexander, and her son Paul lived in the town of Bakhmut. Bakhmut, Ukraine has gained the...
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Faith Woods
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Bringing Hope Back to Christmas
Often I like to begin my December letter with a Christmas song. I love the promise that the story of Christ’s birth holds for the world....
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Faith Woods
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Be Ready: Preparing for Winter
Lately, I find myself in a very contemplative frame of mind. I enjoy fall with its cooler days, brightly colored leaves, and hearty...
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Faith Woods
Sep 1, 20223 min read
All Who Are Weary: Full Edition Article
Where do you find solace? As Christians, sometimes we forget that it is okay to acknowledge that life is difficult. To many, it feels...
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Faith Woods
Aug 2, 20224 min read
The Unlikely Hero: Full Edition Article
Lately, it seems as if life has been one endless stream of rapid change. We all experience change in life, but somehow that doesn’t seem...
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Faith Woods
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Inspired to Action: Loving the Orphaned
What comes to mind when you think about the word “faithfulness?” The dictionary defines the word faithfulness as “the fact or quality of...
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Faith Woods
Mar 1, 20222 min read
War in Ukraine: How MPI is Responding to the Crisis
Today as I write to you, it has been several days since I awoke early in the morning to the news that Russian tanks and troops had rolled...
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Faith Woods
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Looking Ahead: Shining a Light in 2022
Read below to find an overview of some of our plans for 2022. By God’s grace, we will reach many through aid and Gospel outreach. Child...
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Faith Woods
Jan 31, 20222 min read
While it is Day"
In Chapter 9 of his Gospel, the apostle John recounts the story of Jesus healing a man born blind. Though Jesus healed many people, in...
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Faith Woods
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Blankets for the Poor: Stories from God's Gift Church
This is granny Anna. "We gave her a blanket as she was on her way to visit and take care of her daughter in the hospital. Anna attends...
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