Aisha’s Story
“Aisha” was called to work in a remote and potentially dangerous island from a religious standpoint – she went in obedience. What she found there made her rethink her views of an entire culture and what it means to befriend them.
Good News Stories are Trending
A new trend in online audience behaviour shows a shift toward solution-oriented content. Headline fatigue and doom scrolling are taking their toll on our mental health. People want fresh and more hopeful perspectives to the mainstream narrative.
Chad of God
I sat down to breakfast in the Manila guesthouse where we stay when we’re in the city. At the end
Warts and All Info Night – July 18
A “warts and all” look at how God calls and prepares people for missions. Hint: It is more about being willing than about being prepared.
Love Beyond: a Philippine love story
In our work, we often talk about “going the extra mile.” But what does that really mean? For us, it means showing up where few others will. It means bringing hope to those who may feel forgotten. It means loving …without expecting anything in return.
Gasp!
Ever felt like you’ve been holding your breath under water for a long time and your lungs are about to
Busy, Busy, Busy ….
Busy, Busy, Busy …. We are preparing for a medical/dental outreach to the isolated islands of Balabac and Mangsee in
Small acts of kindness
The little girl in a tattered, red dress looked up at me with puppy dog eyes; her hand held out with fingers extended. She might have been 5-years old but barely 3 feet tall. We were in the Philippines, downtown Dumaguete, where many indigenous people find themselves homeless. It was very late at night.
A Good Friday Cleansing
Beneath darkened skies, heavy rains wash over the streets of Bario Kapitolyio in Manila, Philippines.The rains today come after a lengthy period of drought – as though it were a sign from Heaven to reassure the community of the reality of Easter Holy Week, now in full swing.
Divine Appointment
I walked to the corner of our street with bags in tow for a 5:00 AM pickup. I was a
Purging: Letting Go ….
When my mom died in 2013, I was tasked to clean out my parents’ garage where they stored most of
YWAM Founder Graduates to Glory
Loren Cunningam, founder of Youth With A Mission, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 6, 2023. He was
Papua New Guinea: Eye-Eye, Doctor!
There are no electronic medical records In the Highlands of Papua New Guinea; no insurance companies, and no Medicare. But as one volunteering eye-doctor said, “It gets you back to being a physician; to being what you got in it for in the first place.”
Philippines: Storytelling Workshop
Some 50 young people gather in Alabang, Philippines, for an afternoon workshop on the power and techniques of rich-media storytelling.
Ukraine: Make chickens, not war!
A courageous group of volunteers, from different churches across western Canada share their love for the people of Ukraine through practical acts of faith. Most recently, their efforts focus on a food-security and sustainable agricultural project, just west of the conflicted Donbas region.
