Each week AFL posts an Anglicans in Action video, which gives practical suggestions, resources, and ideas for life-ministry. This week’s focus is the You Were Made for More Podcast. You can see all the Anglicans in Action videos on our YouTube Channel. Welcome back to Anglicans in Action! I’m Sammie, and I am so excited […]
A UCU student administers medicine to a patient in the Medical Ward at Naguru Hospital while a Senior Nurse looks on. By Douglas Olum When Ruth Nakanwagi woke up the morning of Wednesday, March 13, her two-year-old son, Rogers, was shaking with fever at a very high temperature and vomiting. She knew that the child […]
Today’s prayer focus is Eritrea and Ethiopia. The following message is written by Ted from Mahabba. “And the Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go over and join this chariot.’ So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, ‘Do you understand what you are reading?’”(Romans 12:15). As we read in Acts […]
From the 30 Days of Prayer guide: “The Kaka’i call themselves ahl al haqq, which means “people of truth”. They are a Kurdish people group, living mainly in Iraq and Iran, with over 5 million members who speak Kurdish, Arabic and Farsi. Officially, they are registered as Muslims and Islamic Sharia law is forced on […]
“I could never go to anyone about this. This is a ‘guy’ sin. I’m a girl, and I shouldn’t even be looking at this stuff. I’m disgusting, dirty, and gross and no one will ever look at me the same if I told them about it. I just need to pull it together and figure […]
Uganda Christian University School of Medicine students are (left to right) Peter Kabuye, Richard Ogwal, Ayikoru Hilda Diana, Birungi Beatrice, Ampumuza Davis and Ronnie Mwesigwa (UCU Partners photo) Note: Uganda Christian University (UCU) Partners selected a sample of the UCU School of Medicine inaugural class with feature stories on each in 2018 and the intent […]
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any […]
From the 30 Days of Prayer guide: “We are of the Masalit tribe, one of the largest and poorest tribes in Darfur, one of the most unreached regions of the world. Darfur is home to 8 million people and dozens of Muslim tribes. But war has ravaged the land, and the Masalit are now a […]
Barbara Nambozo, left, with new Norwegian friend, Ingrid Johanne, who she met on a bus By Barbra Nambozo Being a first-time traveller across country borders comes with a lot of excitement, some surprises and occasional frustrations. I was one of two-master’s students from the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Faculty of Journalism and Media studies to […]
Our prayer focus today is Turkey. From the 30 Days of Prayer guide: “Recent political and economic instability in Turkey has made people feel insecure and fearful, undermining hospitality. Pray for peace in the nation and wisdom among governing authorities.”I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all […]
Ruth Rose Akongo, right, with Princess Jones, one of her new friends from her New York City writing program experience By Ruth Rose Akongo My first time in New York City (NYC) – this American city’s John F. Kennedy airport to be precise – my suitcase disappeared. At least I thought it did. In a […]
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your churches and communities on our Take Action page. This month, we are looking at Mother’s and Father’s Day. It’s that time of year, isn’t it? Grocery stores, convenience stores, and every store in between are […]
“You were made for more.” I longed to her those words as a teenager – and in some way, I think we all do, really. Jesus knew that – I mean, it’s so clear really – God knows exactly what we need to hear in each and every moment because He made us + He […]
Living into God’s dream for me God gave me a desire to be who God created me to be. Though I fall short, far too consistently My God is there to redirect me, yet again So that I may live into God’s dream for me. God gave me an interest in other cultures and languages. […]
He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope (Isaiah 42:4). From the 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World guide: “The Maldives is a chain of 26 atolls with hundreds of beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean, south-west of India […]