Many of the world’s greatest thinkers have emphasized the importance of patience.

We are created in God's image, and one of the implications is that we are relational beings. We were not created to be lone rangers, so we are called to live in a community that can be as small as a close-knit family, a workplace, a local church, or as big as a province.

Sometimes we need to ask that question twice so that you know we are here to listen and provide support.

In 1952, the American champion Florence Chadwick wanted to swim the 40 km which separate the Californian coast from the island of Santa Catalina.

Caregivers especially are tasked with taking care of others and going over and beyond to ensure that the kids under their care are safe and thriving.

Hebrews 12 comes after chapter 11, which is known as ‘the Bible Hall Fame”. It gives a list of men and women that the Bible recognizes as heroes of the faith because they faithfully walked with God.

We might not die physically, but we live for Christ every time we choose to sacrifice our fleshly desires for the sake of the Kingdom pursuit, and that is a significant gain.

Have you ever heard someone say: “You might be hearing me, but you’re not listening to me”? If you’re familiar with that expression, there’s a good chance you know a thing or two about the difference between hearing and listening.

Today was different, it was going to show us the harsh reality of the world around us.

Life can be unpredictable at times! We may go through tough times. I was one such child. Thankfully, my grandmother was there to listen and support me. This is how I learned that I can also offer the same to those that God brought my way.

Trauma footprints are as real as a scar of a wound and their damages are often far-reaching. Not only can they affect many aspects of human beings, but they may also affect many generations if not addressed.

The need for counseling and therapeutic services that Kutoa Project provides is essential yet is not typically available in Kenya. The vision for Kutoa Project that God placed on Shae’s heart is making an impact with these kids. In order to expand services, we need to add staff that is committed to the mission and vision of Kutoa Project here in Kenya.

Out of the handful of Kiswahili words I have learned during my time in Kenya, one stands out: Karibu. Karibu means "welcome" and it is both the first word I heard in Kenya and the word I have heard most often here. Shae & Jason welcomed me into their Nairobi home during my stay and I was greeted warmly by the organizations they have partnerships with.

This story is just one story but instead of giving you all the statistics of teen pregnancy and sexual assault victims here in Kenya, we wanted you to hear it first hand. Numbers are just numbers but we believe that once you hear stories, you can’t not do something.