School starts in Ethiopia after their New Year celebration in September. Interested in a bit of trivia? Ethiopia marks time by the Julian calendar that has 13 months and is 7 years behind our Gregorian calendar. September 12th is a huge day of celebration in...
by Joy Casey “Church starts at 8?” I ask. “Yes,” Zerihun replies. “How long will it take to get there?” “Oh, about 20-30 minutes.” “Then we need to leave no later than 7:30,” I reply. “Oh, no. Probably leaving at 8 will be fine.” Relax, Joy, and remember that...
by Joy Casey We are on the road again heading out to the second church we want to visit. I especially wanted to go there because I brought a gift of an audio bible to the girl who received a wheelchair. Ever since meeting Safiya in December I have been praying for...
by Joy Casey It is always a push to get packed for a trip to Ethiopia. The only easy, safe and inexpensive way to bring items to the country is through checked baggage, so long before lift-off our team is prioritizing what items are most needed. A friend from...
Whenever, wherever we see evil, we can ask God to change that situation. We have every right to do so. It’s a fact that Christians live in enemy territory. We are entrusted with the responsibility to advance God’s Kingdom. So… We buckle on the belt of truth,...
December 1st begins “the most wonderful time of the year!” And it could be a season when lives are truly changed – with gifts that aren’t wrapped and don’t sit under a tree. I love how the Advent Conspiracy helps reframe our...
