Treasures

"ETHIOPIA Homes of Christians Burned, Christian Man Killed - VOM SourcesOn January 8, the homes of three Christian families were burned by Muslims in the village of Begge. Even though the family belongings were burnt, no one was injured in the attack. At last report, the police had not yet investigated the incident or taken any action to bring the arsonists to justice. In the same area, 10 Christian youths have been living in a church building in Begge three months after fleeing from their homes. They were chased from their homes after their families threatened to execute them for converting from Islam. In a separate incident, a Christian man was killed by an unknown person in the town of Kofele. The father of five was hit on the head with a metal iron rod. His family believes he was killed by Muslims, since the Kofele area is dominated by Muslims. Pray God will comfort this brother's family in their grief. Ask God to encourage the Christian families who are homeless, so they can have deep assurance of God's love in the midst of tough times. Ephesians 3:14-19"


I get the VOM news letter in my email every month. I read it more closely now because my clients come from these countries... they fled those kinds of things. It makes it so much more real that I know the people personally. It brings it so much closer to home. Amazing.
I've only met a couple professing Christians though. Most of my clients are Muslim.

Yesterday I took my client Ghanalay home. She's from Liberia. I did some reading up on the war going on there. I don't know why she had to have a hip replacement, but according to others who have worked with her before something terrible happened to her in Liberia. She has three year old son with her. The rest of her older children are still in Liberia. She doesn't know if she will ever see them again. She's my age.

All these realities never cease to stun me into appreciation for the life I've been SO graciously given, the family I've been SO blessed to have and KEEP, the oportunities for success and comfort, the CHOICES I'm allowed to make.

I have a few new clients now. What incredible stories will I get to hear next, what treasured lives will I have the privilege to invest in now?