Posts by Cheryl Nembhard
The World At Our Doorstep
The World At Our Doorstep by Dr. Tim Tang Well, it’s wedding season. For most people this happens once in their lives. It’s a big occasion. Some people dream and plan about it for years (sometimes before they even meet their spouse!) and yet for others, they seem to just “fall” onto the date. After…
Read More#WCW Marva Tyndale
#WCW – Marva Tyndale I (Marcia Shelton) met Marva in 2007 when I was youth pastor at Dorset Park Baptist Church. She supported me in praying for the healing and restoration of youth and their families when the Holy Spirit led me to have a day of fasting and prayer with church leaders and community advocates…
Read MoreUnconditional Love
Unconditional Love – 1 John 4: 17-19 This is a powerful portion of scripture because it clearly shows the power that love has to overcome fear. The contrast made about fear causing torment is something everyone can relate to. No matter who you are, we all have experienced fear at some point in our lives.…
Read MoreMarcia Shelton – May 1st & May 5th
Marcia Shelton is no stranger to trials and tribulations. She lost her brother in her early twenties and understands first-hand the impact that crisis, including death can have on a family. It wasn’t until much later that Marcia recognized just how much the after effects of the loss echoed into many of her relationships –…
Read MoreGod’s Value System
God’s Value System I grew up in a great church community, but one of the things that was communicated to me over and over as I was growing up was that God had a BIG amazing plan for my life. For those of you who also grew up in the church, I’m sure you heard…
Read MoreAn Advocate’s Dream
An Advocate’s Dream My name is Jam Gamble and I’ve been a proud advocate for 17 years and an even prouder educator for 6 years. My career primarily revolves around promoting disability awareness. At first, I wasn’t as outspoken and passionate about promoting Autism awareness but as a grew in the field, I learned that…
Read MoreHe Is Writing Caleb’s Story
He Is Writing Caleb’s Story … Have you ever known something with your head, like intellectually, you comprehend an idea or a truth? Then something happens, its like a light goes on, or your eyes are opened and all of the sudden you really “get” it? It becomes something that goes from your head to…
Read More#WCW Cassie, a Young Survivor of Cybersex Trafficking
#WCW – Cassie, a young survivor of cybersex trafficking If you’re looking for an example of inner strength and beauty, look no further than IJM client and our #WomenCrushWednesday, Cassie*. Cassie grew up in a poor family from a remote area of the Philippines. As the youngest of twelve, she learned early on how to…
Read MoreA Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked
A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked “Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.” Psalm 10:17 – 18 (NLT) My favourite bible verses on justice are pretty…
Read MoreSeeking Justice: From Fan to Advocate
Seeking Justice: From Fan to Advocate – by Kelly Cameron Justice is a popular word these days. God’s command in Isaiah 1:17 to “seek justice” fits easily into the trend of being ‘justice-minded’ as a Christian. You can find it on t-shirts, coffee mugs, or as a hashtag; but the weight of God’s call to…
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