Welcome
Welcome to the companion website of the recently released book: One Million Arrows. I'm pictured here with Faith from India, just one of many "Arrows" who helped to inspire the book. Over the coming months, we'll be adding to this website to create a commuinity of people who are passionate about the Arrows Vision and who want to join with us in helping to raise up One Million Arrows.
Please be sure to check back often as we will be working hard to roll out new content, features, and resources. If you'd like to contribute to the content of this site, please contact us. — Julie
Recent Blog Entries
Equipping parents to raise kids for The Mission
- Cell Upgrade or Orphan?
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Guest Author: Todd Payne
- February 4, 2010 | View or add comments |
- Orphans R Us
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By Julie Ferwerda
- January 29, 2010 | View or add comments |
- Become Part of A Miracle in Haiti
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By Julie Ferwerda
- January 21, 2010 | View or add comments |
- Teaching Our Children About Free Will
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By Julie Ferwerda
- January 13, 2010 | View or add comments |
While orphans are fresh in all our minds with the recent events, I wanted to share an email I received from India today, from my friend, Todd Payne. There's no one who has a greater heart for orphans, than Todd and his wife, Gracy. Every year, Todd works construction for about ten months, saving a big chunk of it. Then he and his wife head over to India where they spend two months and several thousand dollars, traveling the country, feeding and clothing whole orphanages of children in need, and sharing the Gospel.
Todd really inspires to me to do my part, and I thought I'd share his heartfelt update. Understand, Todd is a very humble guy, and the passion you "hear" in his voice stems from his sadness that so many children are not being taken care of. I know many of you are doing your part in HUGE ways, so understand Todd's call is to those who aren't.
Haiti was my first-ever mission trip. I will never forget anything about it, but especially the kids. Like, who could forget Nancy? She somehow snuck suddenly into every single photograph akin to pop goes the weasel. She was a happy, smiling girl, in spite of the horrendous things that she had endured in her eleven years. To our delight, we recently received a video from the orphanage, featuring none other than—Nancy. Here's a short peek into her story...
Miracle of three-week-old baby pulled from rubble alive
I love stories of hope and miracles in the midst of devastation. I came across one such story today and I can surely say God must have a special plan for this child! Be sure to read my conclusions where I post how you can get involved with reputable organizations and become part of the miracle in Haiti.
A baby who was just 11 days old when the Haiti earthquake struck has become one of its most amazing survival stories.
As our children begin to mature, they're going to encounter difficult people—ill-intentioned people who seem to have significant negative control over their lives. They will likely encounter bullies, difficult family members, betraying "friends," unfair teachers, and critical bosses. How do we teach our children to handle these situations and to rest in the comfort of God's sovereignty? How do we teach them to see these situations as "divine appointments" for their character growth and opportunities to see God begin developing them into "overcomers?"
One Million Arrows is now available from Amazon.com and other online bookstores.
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March 1-7, 2010 Blog Tour
Arrow Spotlight
Courage Is About Taking the First Step
Katie Davis had it all going for her and decided to leave the American Dream behind to follow God's amazing, crazy plan for her life in Uganda—a plan, that to this date, has entailed her becoming a single mom of 14 children at the age of 21. Here's Katie's story in her own words...
It is my 16th Birthday and I am eating sushi at my favorite restaurant with my parents when I tell them that I would like to explore the possibility of taking a year in between high school and college to do mission work. This is unheard of in my family and they say they are not sure and will think about it. I am nervous, but somehow I know it is right. He changes their hearts.
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