INDIA - India is a land of “Too Much”; too many people, too much poverty, too many orphaned children, too much starvation, too much sickness, too any uneducated children and adults -- it can seem overwhelming. On a recent trip, we saw the aspect of “too much”, but we also realized the potential that is here, waiting to be discovered.

India is a country of great beauty and startling contrasts. Driving through the streets is an assault on the senses; the sights, sounds, images, colors, people, animals, smells. It’s a country like no other. The people are like people in any country however, they want to take care of their families, have enough to eat, educate their children and live peacefully.

There are so many different ministries and missionaries at work in India, we had no trouble connecting with a few who are doing amazing work here. We currently support 3 Christian orphanages, 8 schools and feeding centers for slum children and we have an outreach to red light district children.

I wish you could walk through some of these places with me and see the beautiful faces of these children. I want to scoop them up and bring them home, but my family has warned me, “Seven’s enough!” That’s why I rely on you – to help be the family of God for His hurting people.