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Blood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 1
Today, we review Part I, “Dokte Paul,” and Part II, “The Tin Roofs of Cange,” of this month’s selection, “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” by Tracy Kidder. Summary The undeniable theme that weighs heavily throughout the first two parts of…
Blood:Water Book Club: New Book for January!
Each month, we choose a book that has somehow shaped what we know as an organization, that relates to our work, or that provides inspiration. As we read through the book, a Blood:Water staff member will blog about…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us at Blood:Water! We are so grateful for the conclusion of an incredible year. The work that was accomplished would not have been possible without your support and we are thankful for…
Blood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 4
Today we review the final chapters, 19-31, of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary The concluding chapters of “My Own Country” remind us that there is no satisfying conclusion to the AIDS epidemic yet….
Rescue
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.Luke 2:11 ESV As you celebrate His birth today, give thanks that the ultimate fixer of all that is broken…
Join Us in Wishing Alfred a Very Jerry Christmas
This is Alfred. He lives in Rwanda with his grandmother and cousins. Each day, he walks for water two times. He fills a heavy jerry can in a river, and carries it home so his family will have…
Beautiful
We hope these curated Advent readings and original Christmas recordings have blessed you this season and that as you’ve set your heart on Christ, you’ve been able to see the wonders of God all around. This original reading…
Blood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 3
Today we will review chapters 12-18 of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary: In Chapters 12-18 of “My Own Country,” Abraham Verghese continues to tell the real stories of his patients. We hear more…
My Mother’s Green Love
We hope you are continuing to follow along with us as we wait for the one who is coming. On this fourth and final Sunday of Advent, as you continue to ponder and wait, read this original poem…
Let’s Bring Clean Water Closer to Home for These Five Girls
These girls live in Bubisa, Kenya. They are joyful, hopeful little girls with big dreams for the future. While there is currently one borehole that provides clean water in their desert community, they still spend too much time…