unsung hero
Dr. Tran Thanh – a model of selfless giving
I don’t give enough. That’s the hard truth I took away from a conversation I just had with Dr. Tran Thanh, a Cross partner who graciously traveled all the way from Vietnam to meet our ministry staff. Dr. Thanh and a group of Vietnamese Christians have been spearheading an effort to help neighbors with medical … Continue reading
Would you die for Christ?
What is a cause worth dying for? For me, the question can feel largely theoretical – a thought to ponder while watching a PBS war documentary on Memorial Day. But try posing the question to our Vietnamese partners who are in such sensitive situations, we must withhold their names for their own protection. Just click … Continue reading
Everyday Hero in the Field
At Cross International, we’re always inspired by the amazing work our ministry partners are doing in Christ’s name. They’re literally changing lives in developing countries—and bringing people to Christ every day! All this great work is done by ordinary individuals whom God has challenged to do great things. And with his help, they’re empowered: “I … Continue reading
An enduring voice for the poor
Don’t forget to wish a happy birthday to Charles Dickens, who turns 199 next Monday – but doesn’t look a day over 40! You may remember the British novelist as one of those “dead white males” you were forced to read in high school, but hopefully you paid attention, because his voice still strikes a … Continue reading
A grandmother’s love
As anyone who has spent time in Africa can tell you, grandmothers are the unsung heroes in the fight against AIDS. They may not discover a cure, headline a benefit concert, or legislate for sex education, but they are doing the hardest part – raising their orphaned grandsons and granddaughters whose parents have died of … Continue reading
Founded on a Rock
Cross International was blessed this week with a visit from one of our long-time mission partners, Annie Chikhwaza. Annie founded and currently operates Kondanani Orphanage, a loving home for abandoned and orphaned children in AIDS-ravaged Malawi. She’s truly doing God’s work in one of Africa’s toughest countries. She told us that one woman dies every … Continue reading
Living Life for the Lord
Since childhood, Gladys Thomas has lived her life for the Lord. Born a “preacher’s kid” to a Haitian pastor, Gladys’ personal relationship with Jesus Christ began when she was very ill as a young girl. Bedridden, her little heart sought the Holy Spirit for comfort. From that time forward, she dedicated her life to Christ. … Continue reading
Father to the Fatherless
This past Sunday, many of us took time to honor that special someone who taught us how to ride our first bicycle, change our first tire, catch our first baseball, and get through life without calling a plumber or asking for directions. Father’s Day was celebrated in 52 countries around the world, from Cuba to … Continue reading
A Legacy in More Than Stone
As I drive around town, it isn’t hard to find statues and buildings that have been erected to the affluent and famous. One medical building’s pediatric wing is named for a philanthropist. The same is true of the baseball stadium of a local university. People have always found it satisfying to have their legacy “made … Continue reading
The Boy Who Inspired ‘Hope Home’
For many years we have supported the ministry work of Gladys Thomas, a Haiti-born, U.S.-trained nurse who runs several programs for poor children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. One of those programs is Hope Home, an orphanage for children with severe physical and mental disabilities. Strapped with caring for 150 handicapped children each day, we asked Gladys … Continue reading
