Episode #53: Ahmet’s Story

Episode #53: Ahmet’s Story

A Sneak Peak into this Episode In this episode of the International Harvest podcast series, host Laura welcomes Ahmet, an Iranian refugee in Turkey. Ahmet arrived in Turkey looking for a job and a better life, but an injury made him a captive audience for his...

“Do you feel seen by God?”

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” (Isaiah 41:10) About to step into a situation where I had not received some important information, God placed uneasiness in my heart. This uneasiness caused me...

Lonely with 1,000 Friends

“No one has greater love than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (Jn.15:3) I recently hit the “400” mark for number of friends I have on Facebook.  I have been looming around the 300’s for a while.  I am actually...

The Invisible Woman

“Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.  She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.” (Lk 8:38,39) This year is the first year in the last 7...

When Restorative Justice is not Possible

“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” (Amos 5:24) I am grateful for the efforts that are happening today for victims and offenders of crime to experience healing and reconciliation. When I worked as a...