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Sharing his love for others

Words by Stephen Carlton — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:28:22 -0800

For nearly a year, Stephen Carlton poured into the lives of those in Haiti. Now he’s setting his sights on a new journey: to an unreached people group in the Horn of Africa. Read his story as he tells it in his own words.

Change on the Horizon

JTJ Staff — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:58:02 -0800

Change has been slow and difficult for a small tent village in Haiti hurt by the earthquake called Capvva. But change is coming. The visible signs are still formalizing but one thing that has crystallized is the community's willingness to collaborate. From Capvva's eyes, we present an update on the journey of change.

Salt and Light in Haiti

Jay Coulter — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:18:42 -0700

While Haiti continues to make steps forward on the path of recovery, there is still a great sector of the population entrenched in the after-effects of the January 2010 quake’s wake. Those are the tent city dwellers, people who can barely afford a day’s meal, hardly enough to relocate to a new home. Join the Journey has committed to walking alongside one particular tent city, just outside of Cite Soleil, and sent one of our board members, Jay Coulter, to deliver compassion and impart some Christ-filled inspiration. He details the events of his journey to Haiti and the people that touched him as he was seeking to touch them.

Community in Stasis

Adam Cole — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:52:55 -0700

Join the Journey’s Adam Cole provides an update on Cappva, the tent village he met six months ago. The tragedy in the update is that the village still remains without many vital life necessities. In light of this, Adam reflects on God’s call and promises.

Tragedy with New Hope

Stephen Carlton with Adam Cole — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:57:50 -0800

It was a day both of silence and praise. Stephen Carlton reflects on a moment of pause in Haiti - and how things continue to move forward, as the people celebrate God's grace and continuous work.

Pouring Into a Brighter Future

Stephen Byxbe — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:52:37 -0800

Haiti has been broken by the earthquake but a year later, the people are focusing on what has been built and not what has been lost. Stephen Byxbe, with Haiti Outreach Ministries, has seen that work up close, first hand. He shares a meaningful reflection with JTJ.

The Crisis of Too Much Water

David Burton — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:40:26 -0700

The rain has finally stopped. In some places, it looks as though the area is in the midst of a drought. In other places, the water still has yet to recede. Life is far from moving on, but at least the people of Pakistan have shelter. David Burton describes how even without much, God has retained their self worth and continues to carry them.

Mission to Uganda

Ron Koehler — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:46:49 -0700

Ron Koehler shares his journey of taking disciples from his current mission field (Naval Academy) onto his old mission field (Uganda). In a three-week trip midshipmen were able to connect deeply with the various ministries taking place there and by God’s great hand, were able to witness six professions of faith due to the message they shared with Ugandans.

Heart Broken for Haiti

Adam Cole — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:20:25 -0700

Seeking to connect deeper with the recovery process, Adam Cole journeys back to Haiti, to partner with Haiti Outreach Ministries. He witnessed the overwhelming mounds of rubble, endless tent cities, but also saw the hope when people get new homes. While it is a place of mass destitution, Adam writes about the faith of the people and the joy of the children.

Going to the Orphans

Adam Cole — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:40:03 -0800

Seeking to extend compassion in connection with the commemoration of Christ’s birth, Join the Journey’s Adam Cole shares his journey of stepping into the lives of Peruvian children that are being raised in a 100-plus group home for boys. While the conditions for the boys are of extreme poverty, the joy there is overabundant.