As a metaphor for an African wisdom teaching, the Sankofa bird looks behind to discern where to go in the future. The egg she carries in her mouth symbolizes new life and hope for what will be. Marilyn Raatz reflects on rich experiences during her first eight months of Peace and Justice ministry in Cape Town, South Africa to discern how God is leading her forward into the new year.

Dear Friends, The changing of the calendar year marks a renewed focus for our ministry in Congo.  After a difficult first year (for specifics you are welcome to write and ask), …

We respond to God’s call empowered and sustained by the promise of his presence.

As I’m writing this journal it’s now forty-five minutes past the first hour of the New Year.  Can you believe it? It’s 2018!!! It’s hard to believe how time flies.  My heart is overwhelmed with gladness.  I serve and love a great and faithful God.  2017 was an amazing year for me.  When I think of God’s goodness, I think of all that He has done in my life.  My memories always bring me back when I was a kid growing up in the Philippines.

Dear Supporting Friends! 2017 is coming to a close and a New Year is being ushered in. Fortunately our God is the same any day of whichever year! I’m sharing …