I just returned from a week of vacation in Florida with my family. It was a wonderful time of rest and quality time together, and has me thinking about Sabbath. Sabbath …
Survival Into Celebration
In the intensity of May, India’s hottest month, it is difficult even to survive in northern India- let alone feel like celebrating. Nevertheless, a spirit of joy persists in Bihar …
Faithful Resolve
In Romans 8:6 Paul writes, “Focus the mind on the flesh, and you’ll die; but focus it on the spirit, and you’ll have life, and peace.” I don’t know about you, …
Moving Forward
A Field Report From Assistant Director Tim Kurth In Nepal: Yesterday was full of planning, hope and promise! Together with Director Udaya, I walked the grounds of the Nepal School of …
The Thousand-Yard Stare
A Field Report From Assistant Director Tim Kurth In Nepal: The thousand-yard stare happens after a disaster. Not always right away, but it inevitably happens. It’s the look of people …
Then Came Bhaktapur
A Field Report From Assistant Director Tim Kurth In Nepal: The immensity of this disaster in Nepal is beginning to take shape in my awareness and is full of the …
Trading Tarps for Tents
Three weeks after the massive earthquake in Nepal on April 25, the board of ServLife sent Assistant Director Tim Kurth to Kathmandu. The purpose of the trip is to meet …
Church of Healing
Jesus spoke often of seeds and harvest. While the harvest is plentiful, Jesus pointed out that the workers were few. In villages in north India and Nepal, the potential harvest …