Tag Archives: human trafficking

Going to hell in a hand basket?

Just over a week remains for the month of Ramadan. I have had several opportunities to join with friends at area mosques to share in the iftar, i.e. breaking of the fast. I have had the joy of bringing along … Continue reading

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I Stand Convicted by Shoes, Bread and Hands

Recently I attended an Anatolian ceramic art exhibit sponsored by the Turkish Consulate. Three works captivated my attention….a part of ceramic shoes, pieces of ceramic bread, and a group of ceramic hands. I was drawn to the red ceramic shoes … Continue reading

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Being Missional or Doing Missional?

It was a different kind of mission trip. We hosted a group of 25 college students and their leaders for a week here in Houston, TX. No houses were built. No vacation Bible schools took place. No sports camps with … Continue reading

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The 27 million problem

Eddy Ruble, one of CBF’s field personnel, was in a Malaysian mountain market when a young woman asked if he could help her friend return home. For nearly three years, her young friend had worked and never been paid. Her … Continue reading

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CBF Field Personnel and Partners Address Human Trafficking

While visiting with some young friends from Iran, I mentioned the American custom of recognizing mother’s on a particular day in May. The young woman told me that though the government in Iran sets a day to recognize mothers according … Continue reading

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