And just like that, the Christmas tree has been taken down. The presents are all opened, and the lights are gone. Christmas and the New Year have come and gone, and we’ve entered into 2026. There’s no telling what this year will bring. It may have in store some things that we never even considered as possibilities, or it may seem to be an average, unremarkable year. I have serious doubts about the latter though. Our ministry means something to the people that we serve. To the

Happy New Year, my friends! Last month we sent out Christmas letters and cards to all of our supporters. In that letter, I made a request for donations, noting that our ministry was in a semi-precarious position. And it was. The outpouring of support as a response to that request was beautiful. Not only did many people give more than usual, but many reached out and told us that they love us and are praying for us. Those encouraging words mean more than you can possibly know.

As I sit here, there is an 8 year old boy looking over my shoulder and trying to play with my keyboard. This is far from a rare occurrence in my work. As annoying as it is sometimes, it also brings me joy to see a kid simply being a kid. The children we serve don’t often get this opportunity. Sure, there are organizations whose whole stated goal is to provide children with the opportunity to play and spend some time just being kids. Project Play is one such example, and it’s

Happy Thanksgiving, USA-based friends! The end of the year holiday season has officially started. We had a small Thanksgiving celebration here with a fellow American friend yesterday. It’s quite a bit different from what we’re used to in our home country, but it was intimate, with good food and company. And next weekend we’re hosting a large celebration at the Maria Skobtsova House (MSH). I’ll be sure to share pictures and updates afterward. And Thanksgiving leads into the co

We just dealt with one of the most difficult situations we’ve ever had here in Calais. It was almost enough to make me want to give up and quit. I can’t share details, but it’s been a very difficult week. In fact, I didn’t sleep well last night because of worrying about it. Every time I think I’ve seen all the pain and suffering this place has to offer, it turns out there is just one more thing that can break me. And not just me, but everyone else involved as well. But this t

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