by Crystal Rowe | Jun 28, 2012 | for reflection, PRAY
Then the Lord said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be...
by Crystal Rowe | Jun 14, 2012 | engaged in culture
She walks by and I turn the other way. I’ve heard stories about her. She goes from man to man. Always throwing herself at them. Chewing up their hearts and spitting them out. And those clothes! She is always dressed to the nines. Only the most expensive items....
by Crystal Rowe | May 31, 2012 | activist faith, poverty, SERVE
My name is Divya Patel. I’m a brickmaker in India with 4 kids. My family and I live on less than $1.25 a day. This is a month in my life. I choose to live in the slums rather than the village because even though it’s crowded and dangerous, but we are near...
by Crystal Rowe | May 24, 2012 | orphan care, poverty, SERVE
We went yard sale shopping last weekend. It seemed like there was a different sale on every corner. People selling all sorts of stuff they no longer want or need. Nice things, ratty things, all sorts of things … after all, one person’s junk is another...
by Crystal Rowe | May 17, 2012 | activist faith, engaged in culture, SERVE
Three months ago my outlook on life completely changed. I had no idea becoming a parent would make me reconsider so many things I held to be true. In particular, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how Jesus lived his life. On the streets. Hanging out with the...