April 12, 2010
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Be inspired by stories of reckless faith from around the world. These stories encourage us to keep going, to never give up, until every child is known and loved.
April 8, 2010
Mexico
Del Norte Library, by Caroline Burns, Back2Back Mexico Staff
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to help Erica and Kim paint a mural at the new Casa Hogar Del Norte Children’s Home library addition. They did a fantastic job! Here are a few pictures to show the day by day progress of that week: If you have ever served with us in… Read more
March 30, 2010
Mexico
Chapel at Casa Hogar Douglas, by Jim Betscher, Back2Back Mexico Staff
We have a name for the renovated chapel at Casa Hogar Douglas. It is now called The Juniper Tree Chapel. Back2Back has been assisting in the weekly worship services for over 1 year now. Last May we finished remodeling the chapel building with the help of the Juniper Tree Foundation. But at the beginning of… Read more
March 24, 2010
Mexico
My Time in Monterrey, by Andy Reider, Back2Back Mission Trip Participant
While it’s been a few days since I left Monterrey, there’s still a lot to say about my time there. I stayed at Back2Back, an organization that helps resource and facilitate orphanages in Mexico (and in Nigeria too!). It’s a beautiful area, nestled in a valley of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The people there have… Read more
March 15, 2010
Mexico
Mexico’s Children, by Ben Rickert, Back2Back Mission Trip Participant
Last year, the American media was obsessed with Mexican crime. Throughout the year, our Michigan airwaves were packed with stories depicting horrible acts of gang violence and warnings that Mexico’s government was unable to control the drug trade. That may or may not be true, but many people were canceling their vacations and many students… Read more
March 3, 2010
Mexico • News
God’s Story of Redemption
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at Cincinnati’s Teen Challenge Ranch, where I shared about God’s promise to come after us and pursue a relationship with us, no matter who we are or what we have done. At one point, I was so impressed by these promises, I lost my composure, and could… Read more
March 1, 2010
Mexico • News
Help from LifePoint Vineyard, by Jim Betscher, Back2Back Mexico Staff
A group of eighteen adults from LifePoint Vineyard came to serve with Back2Back in February. On Wednesday of that week, we headed to Casa Hogar Douglas, a children’s home we partner with, to work for the day. I had a list of projects planned for the group to work on ahead of time. But, when… Read more
February 25, 2010
Mexico
A Grand Story, by Jessica Biondo, Back2Back Mexico Staff
“We may never leave our native land or travel by air or sea; but, if we love and serve God, our lives will be a great adventure. He’ll never take you anywhere He has not already prepared for your arrival. Keep trusting Him.” ~Beth Moore One of my favorite things about God is that He… Read more
February 23, 2010
Mexico
Spiritual Sons, by Matt Cooper, Back2Back Mexico Staff
One day in late September we were sitting in church listening to our pastor give his sermon, when out of nowhere he stopped, turned toward me and said, “Matt, God is going to give you Spiritual Sons.” Of course I somewhat in shock that he was taking the time to share this word from the… Read more