Perspectives

You may have read last week’s post about Feed the Hunger’s enrichment retreat at Myrtle Beach. We all agreed that it was a great time in the Lord for both staff and volunteer Packathon coordinators, and we’re looking forward to the next time we can host another

What should we be looking for in a President? With all of the debates and town hall meetings currently taking place around the country, we should be able to come to some consensus. Is it someone who speaks well at debates – a good communicator? Is it

If you have ever participated in a Feed the Hunger Packathon, then you know how enjoyable it is to serve God in a well-organized, family-friendly, high-energy food packing event. Most people who attend leave the event excitedly anticipating the next time their church will host a Packathon,

Sometimes it’s just so hard to connect with something that is so far away. I know when I hear stories from Eastern Europe or South Asia, there are times that I simply cannot comprehend the true impact that those stories are having on the lives of those

In the summer of 2000 (July to be precise), I was a skinny little 12-year-old kid with dirty blond hair, and I couldn’t have weighed more than 90 pounds. My voice was changing, my confidence was dwindling, and I was getting on a plane with my dad

After the Christmas holidays and the beginning of a new year, the dreaded ‘S’ word starts swirling around every household. Parents are pushing it and kids are dreading it. The early morning rush to get out the door on time commences. Lunches are packed, teeth are brushed,

“We should give because He gave.” Those were the words ringing in Lillie Sirmans’ heart as she thought about how she could demonstrate the true meaning of Christmas this holiday season. At 15, Lillie traveled to Haiti last summer on a mission trip with Feed the Hunger. Stepping foot

In Revelation 1:8, Jesus referred to Himself as the “Alpha and Omega.” His usage of the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet signified God’s eternity. I’ll use alpha and omega in a more limited view and simply allow it to define our first and last

As you read this, Jennifer Foster of Stand Out Ministries is traveling from North Carolina to Brazil. You might remember Jennifer from a previous post, where we highlighted her ministry to the unreached tribes of the Amazon. Through generous gifts from her supporters and supporters of Feed

In last week’s blog post, we heard in their own words what Christmas means to five boys living in a Kenyan slum, enduring poverty that we could hardly imagine. If you haven’t read it, take a few minutes and read it here, then come back – you’ll