by Lexie Smith | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
A journey from Lima, Peru, into the nation’s rural provinces is no simple trip. It consists of moto-bikes, cars, buses, and everything in between. Some days, it can take up to 10 hours, yet the Peru team hasn’t let this hold them back. In fact, they have come to know...
by Lexie Smith | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community, Rwanda
If you collected every story of our Edify staff, it would be a book of God’s grace, with endless pages. It would be filled with stories about overcoming immense challenges, witnessing miracles firsthand, and reflections of His goodness. These stories are often...
by Lexie Smith | Mar 23, 2024 | Blog, Burkina Faso, Christian Transformation, community
“The sweetness of a friend comes from earnest counsel… As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” Proverbs 27: 9,17 (NIV). As Proverbs 27 teaches, friendships help us discover blind spots. We create space to grow when we remain...
by Lexie Smith | Feb 26, 2024 | Blog, Burkina Faso, Christian Transformation, community
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29. In Matthew 11:29, Jesus invites us into a revelation of His heart. The words “gentle and lowly” can be surprising considering...
by Lexie Smith | Jan 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
When walking into an elementary school, it’s easy to guess what you’ll find. Crayons scattered on desks, bright outbursts of laughter and squeals erupting from behind colorfully decorated classroom doors. It takes a special person with a specific calling to lead...
