Today, the staff at our homes and those in the States, are using this day for special prayer (and fasting) for this ministry. We believe in the verse from Matthew 18:20 which says, “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I will be in the midst of [...]
I was sitting at Barnes and Noble earlier this morning. I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation by a group of 5 men sipping their morning coffee. These men, dressed in Bermuda shorts, were discussing this country and how they feel we, as a country, are in serious trouble. It [...]
We were surprised to see a picture of our Malawian children on the front of a small local newspaper. The article was about June Bugs, the store that recently donated clothes to TWAM. Included was a blurb about TWAM and the work we are doing as well as a second [...]
Yesterday I had to appear in court for a parking ticket, actually two parking tickets. The parking around the TWAM office has a 2 hour limit. Recently I received a ticket for allegedly parking over the 2 hour limit. Prior to parking that day, I had been to the post [...]
It’s always fun to give out new clothes to the children in our care, it doesn’t matter which location. Recently (see June 6 blog) we had the privilege of distributing clothes in Malawi. I am always amazed to see self-confidence and pride well up in a child who has received [...]
Earlier this week I stopped by the TWAM office at five in the evening. It was the first time I’d gone to the office at that hour. I parked out front and Kim, the tenant in the space below our office came rushing out to greet me in a panic. [...]
The School Leaving Exam (SLC) is the final examination in secondary school in the country of Nepal. Even though it is the most important examination in a student’s education more than 50% fail each year. St Devi’s Academy has finally received the results from this exam taken 3 months ago. [...]
Seven people were arrested on June 9 in Nepal, east of Kathmandu. The principals of Mount Valley School and Modern Nepal School as well as teachers from Teach Nepal were arrested for engaging in religious activities. These seven people are accused of teaching Bible stories to school children and distributing [...]
Charity organizations don’t always have the best reputation. Some folks get tired of charities always asking for a hand out. Some wonder if funds are being misappropriated; is the organization too religious, or it’s easy to wonder if the charity is actually making a lasting difference!! I have had all [...]
Passing out clothes to the children in our project is always fun but this time it was more meaningful than usual. Kimberly, the owner of June Bugs Children’s Boutique, located directly under the TWAM office, donated clothes for Malawi. She was eager to contribute so she hand-picked each item. This [...]