by April Jurgensen | Jun 7, 2021 | Prayer
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? It’s likely a tough question to answer. I’ve been a lot of places I’d love to revisit. The majestic Alps display the glory of their creator. The untamed African bush inspires awe.…And I’ll never get my fill of... 
by April Jurgensen | May 24, 2021 | Prayer, Russia, Ways to Help Orphans
The Reality of Family Separation When *Illia was transferred to a new school, no one really explained why he’d be staying there through the week. He just knew he welcomed the regular meals, the opportunity to sleep in a bed, and the distance from his mother, who was... 
by April Jurgensen | May 3, 2021 | Prayer
What a wondrous thought! God comforts us just as a good mother would. Often, when I speak to elementary-aged children about the needs of orphans, the challenge is to help them imagine life without a parent. So I usually begin with the question, “What are some things... 
by Courtney Kraus | Mar 1, 2021 | Orphan Care Issues, Prayer
I got my first tattoo recently. Though it’s a topic that’s often debated, for me it was a really pivotal and empowering expression-to literally wear a piece of my heart on my sleeve . . . to make something inward permanently outward. It’s quite vulnerable, really.... 
by Courtney Kraus | Jan 3, 2021 | Kenya, Prayer
Authored by Courtney Kraus. Courtney is currently funding to come on staff as the director of Kenya ministries I was over the moon at the opportunity to visit Kenya for the first time. It was July of 2019, and I, along with a team of short-termers, was headed to... 
by April Jurgensen | Dec 6, 2020 | Prayer
How’s your Christmas shopping coming along? It seems like nothing in life is per usual this year, thanks to the global pandemic. Holiday gatherings have been downsized and Christmas programs cancelled. At the same time, many—desperate for a bit of cheer—have... 
by April Jurgensen | Nov 1, 2020 | Prayer
From the entire Boaz team: Happy Thanksgiving! Life has been heavy for most of 2020, so I thought it would be fun to focus on some positives. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I asked our team what they’re thankful for this year. Here are the responses: Family... 
by April Jurgensen | Oct 11, 2020 | India, Prayer, Ways to Help Orphans
We are pleased to introduce Chandu. While Chandu’s father was dying from Tuberculosis, Chandu’s mother had to work. So five-year-old Chandu took care of his father. Once his father passed away, Chandu was locked in the home, alone, while his mother worked her... 
by April Jurgensen | Oct 4, 2020 | Prayer
Over the last 21 years, God has used your generosity to show Christ’s love to nearly 5,000 orphans. Today, many of those children have become loving mothers and fathers, selfless teachers and government employees, as well as effective pastors and evangelists.... 
by April Jurgensen | Sep 6, 2020 | Prayer
Suffering. Few of us would welcome it, yet nearly everyone faces it. It’s a topic of theological debate and one of few certainties of earthly life. It’s a common theme of nightly news broadcasts and late-night conversations. Our souls long for freedom from it. Of... 