“You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance, you will secure your own lives.” Reflection by Jim Orcutt: Jesus never minced words. He never gave anyone the impression that following Him would be a cake-walk. He wanted to be sure those who chose His way …
Luke 21: 5-11
“The day will come when there will not be left one stone upon another stone.” Then they asked Him, “Teacher, when will this happen?” Reflection by Jim Orcutt: Since the time of Jesus’ resurrection,people have speculated as to the exact time of His return. Predictions based on earthquakes, floods, wars and famines have all proved to be of no value. …
Luke 21:1-4
“Jesus noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly this poor widow put in more than all the rest. Those others made offerings from their surplus but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” Reflection by Jim Orcutt: The value of a gift is determined two ways: The spirit in which …
A Mother's Plea for Christmas Help
This heartfelt letter from Gloria says it all about the importance of the My Brother’s Keeper Christmas Program. Gloria is fighting for her life but the most important thing to her is her children’s happiness: that they might have a little something to make them smile on Christmas morning.
Amongst the Dry Bones, You Have Brought Me to Life!
Fifteen years ago, summer was a quiet time at My Brother’s Keeper as many of our volunteers took time off to go to the Cape or spend more time with family. Today, summer is one of our very busiest times. Student volunteer numbers rise dramatically from May to August, we offer ministry internships to seminarians and we also run two …
A Mother’s Love
The Dartmouth staff—Josh Smith, Jim Whalen and I—recently had the privilege to deliver furniture to Alisha in Fall River. She and her two children, David, 6, and Isabella, 4, moved to Massachusetts from their home in Puerto Rico. One of the first things Alisha told us is that Isabella is autistic and mostly non-verbal. It didn’t stop this beautiful little …