This week, our hearts are holding two very different stories from Uganda — one heavy with grief and unanswered questions and one that reminds us why we never stop praying. Wilfred Rugumba, Executive Director of Mercy Childcare Ministry, shared with us, “This week has been one of the most difficult I have ever experienced.” He received a call from the police about a three-month-old baby girl who had been abandoned. Before she could be rescued, stray dogs attacked her, leaving

Mia Penrose served with CTL Romania in Bucharest for 10 months through CTL's internship program. She loved her time there, and reflects on the impression that her experience left on her heart and in her life. Looking back at my time in Romania, I am in such awe of the ways the Lord worked. My time and experience in Romania were far beyond anything I could have even imagined or expected. All I knew before going was that was where the Lord was calling me. I didn’t know why, wha

Children to Love Romania hosts an annual summer camp for children involved in the ministry, bringing together about 50 youth from the Homes of Hope, the Families Program, orphanages and other government-run centers where CTL Romania regularly serves. Each year, the Holy Spirit works in powerful ways and meaningful bonds are formed and strengthened. This year was no exception— many children experienced God’s love in tangible ways, some for the very first time! Maria's Journey

"My name is Lora Kendrick, and I just returned from a phenomenal mission trip with Children to Love in Ukraine. I was privileged to travel 6 years ago on CTL’s first mission trip to Ukraine and was eager to return in spite of the intensity of the war with Russia. I assured my friends and family that I was perfectly safe, in God’s hands and, besides, the war was still more on the eastern side of the country. Little did I know the full extent of this. I was really looking forwa