October 9, 2014
Haiti • Stories
Meet Luckson
Luckson wakes up ready to begin a new day. With one last yawn, he surveys his bright surroundings and decides to spend just one-more-minute lounging in his new bed.
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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.
September 25, 2014
Stories
Stories of Hope: India
Two years ago, Mariya was shy, quiet and somewhat withdrawn. At that time, often playing by herself, she is spotted sitting alone in the corner. Mariya finds it difficult to form attachments to others.
September 16, 2014
Mexico • Stories
Chocolate Cupcakes
When I stepped off the plane in Mexico, I was ready to tell a story. I thought I would encounter a narrative similar to those in magazines and television.
September 9, 2014
Stories
Meet the Staff: Brent & Anna Fudge
Each Back2Back staff fulfill a unique role in the ministry, leveraging his or her God-given abilities for the Kingdom of God. This month, we chat with U.S. Operations Director, Brent & Anna Fudge in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
September 2, 2014
Stories
It’s Moving Day!
On my recent trip to India, I won the lottery in regards to timing. Like all construction projects, deadlines are not a science, but a random uncertainty.
August 14, 2014
Stories
Sharing a Birthday Wish
The first of its kind in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, Rancho de los Niños Children’s Home was created to care for children with special needs. Once a farm near Mazatlan, Rancho is home to 21 uniquely beautiful children and young adults.
July 31, 2014
Stories
The Power of Sponsorship
I traveled to Haiti in March to spend time with our staff, see Back2Back’s ministry site and visit the children’s homes we work with. I couldn’t wait to soak up the colors, sounds and bright smiles I recall of Haiti. Once there, I was so inspired by one staff member in particular.
July 24, 2014
Stories
Fresh Perspective
Serving as a caregiver to 10 hurting and broken boys at a children’s home in Mexico is hard. There are days when it feels like everything is chaos and nothing turns out right.
July 3, 2014
Stories
Singing the Psalms
Back2Back had just started working with Jeny and her family, to help support her mother and keep the family together. At the time, we thought of it as “orphan prevention” but it’s really family preservation.
June 26, 2014
Stories
Farther Down the Path
A reckless faith trusts when God leads us down an unknown or lesser desired path. It trusts that the relationships we want to let go of — because they’re too hard or too complicated — are actually being used for his glory, for our sharpening, and for the others’ good.