Author Archives: rememberthepoor
Rachel
“He (King Josiah) defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 22:16 Child Sponsorship information Child Sponsorship Form Rachel Nakijjoba was born … Continue reading
Simon Peter
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for … Continue reading
Shabinah
From now until Christmas, we’ll be sending a short daily e-mail, each day introducing one child who is in need. As we celebrate the advent of the Lamb, may streams of living water flow from us as we draw from … Continue reading
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “He has scattered abroad his … Continue reading
Life to the Fullest!
A while back, we shared with you a post from Katie Davis’ blog. She’s the 20-yr old young woman (19 when she wrote this post) who lives in Uganda mostly-full time and has, by the grace of God, become the … Continue reading
The Food Crusade…I Am On Fire for This!
John (Mugabi) is on a food crusade! In a Christmas letter we received in the mail yesterday, my friend wrote of a new kitten whom their family had adopted. She said, “A new stray came to our door around Halloween. … Continue reading
Obedience brings freedom!
But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans … Continue reading
The law does not make us do strange things like these!
My dad shared this article with us…in a few short paragraphs, the author addresses so well THE question about money that can plague so many of us! Part of the article is below: Several recent conversations with members of (my … Continue reading
Oh, Give Thanks to the Lord!
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those … Continue reading
Conversations Under a Mango Tree
This evening as I was seated under a mango tree, Isaac Buyiza and Emma Gitta came to me, and this is what they said: Emma first said, “Brother John, I thank God for you being there for me in such … Continue reading
Grown-up Christmas List (Gift Cards Available)
To request gift cards, contact Jenell Te Velde. …So here’s my lifelong wish My grown up Christmas list Not for myself But for a world in need No more lives torn apart That wars would never start And Christ would … Continue reading
In this, we greatly rejoice
I spoke with Esther Mugabi (John’s wife) this week on the phone. She is currently in St. Louis, MO with their son Cephas (who had a heart procedure donated through Samaritan’s Purse). Esther shared with me, in a quite matter-of-fact … Continue reading