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A Fresh Start with a Positive Impact

"Pastor Pauline Njau’s journey of pain and resilience led her to create The Fresh Start Experience (TFSE), a support group empowering over 100 single mothers with faith, business skills, and personal restoration. From emotional trauma to life transformation, Pauline’s ministry reflects God’s love in action, inspiring stories of renewed hope like Carine Atieno’s, whose life was transformed through TFSE. What do we hold in our hands that God can use for His purpose?"

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When Our Sister Suffer

In her blog post "When Our Sister Suffer," Rev. Dr. Esther Liu reflects on the pervasive issue of violence against women in India, highlighting a tragic incident involving a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Drawing from her personal experiences during a recent visit to India, she emphasizes the need for solidarity and advocacy, urging readers to stand with and amplify the voices of women facing such atrocities.

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Is There a Positive Revolution in the Making in Mthatha, South Africa?

Over 300 participants gathered in Mthatha, East Coast at RUCC Ministries from 16th to 19th June 1924 to attend a conference organized by International Council for Higher Education (ICHE) under the leadership of Dr. Kevin Mannoia. The theme of the conference was Integration, there were five tracks that addressed these areas: - Integration of Faith - Learning; Business; Politics; Health Care; Science

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Update on Maternity Ward Closure in Chula Vista, CA

It is with sadness that we report the imminent closure of the maternity ward at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, set for June 23, 2024. This closure underscores systemic issues in maternity care, particularly affecting Medicaid patients and underserved communities. Discover the financial and healthcare disparities impacting Black, Hispanic, and low-income women, and learn about ongoing advocacy efforts to support maternity units and address systemic sexism in healthcare.

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Back from Kenya

Thanks for journeying with me and for your support that made my trip to Kenya possible.  Answered prayers lined each day from preaching the day after I arrived to my final visit with a Kenyan leader hours before taking off from Nairobi…

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Jael, Mary, and Serpent Heads

Jael, like Mary, the mother of Jesus, is hailed as the “most blessed of women,” (Judges 5:24). Yet Jael’s story has raised some eyebrows. These objections, in turn, have contributed to her not being seen as a hero, but as an example to avoid.

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