“Bless the Lord, my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Psalm 103:1 Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon, Job, Deborah, Hannah . . . Scripture is filled with people who understood the importance of having a soul that rested in the Lord, focused on Him, and wholeheartedly worshipped Him. At Women in … Read more
Do you remember the classic musical White Christmas featuring the beloved song “Sisters,” with lyrics both charming and timeless? The sisters’ relationship and devotion to each other is evident and delightful, and their playful, faithful bond is foundational to the storyline of this classic film. Clearly, in this film, relationships matter! Women in the Window International’s storyline … Read more
Welcome to our 3rd Core Value: WiW is a Prayer-Driven ministry. Just what does that mean? That means that before we plan, teach, travel, serve – we pray! We pray asking God to lead us with the Holy Spirit’s wisdom, guidance, and clear direction. And guess what? He answers. Every time. Our ministry partner leader, … Read more
Our WiW core values define what we do, and even more, who we are. If you want to know what matters most to WiW, check out our core values. This week, we’ll unpack just why WiW is Christ centered. We believe Christ really is the center of it all. The Bible teaches us that He was with … Read more
For generations, the burden of water collection has fallen solely on women. These women walk miles under the harsh sun, risking their safety and sacrificing their health to carry heavy pots of contaminated water back to their families. Spiritually, these communities are often “unreached,” with little to no access to the Word of God. TODAY all … Read more
I’m looking out the window of our Women in the Window International office (Yes! We do still have an actual office, and YES!! You are most welcome to visit us sometime soon) and I notice the grass is gently moving with the summer breeze. My mind immediately reflects on a precious Bible verse from my … Read more
Have you ever wondered just why it takes so long to reap what we sow? In other words, we plant the seeds of faith, hope and love . . . and then we wait. Our circumstances do not immediately change. In fact, hard times in our lives persist and it seems God has forgotten His … Read more
One of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) is what’s next for Women in the Window International? Well – in this case our answer is simple – You are! Just watch our mid-year update video and learn more about how fruitful this year has been for WiW, but even more, learn how we believe that … Read more
A small amount of flour, when mixed with oil, sugar and other key ingredients, can keep a family from going hungry. A tiny seed planted in fertile soil, watered, and nurtured, can grow into a mighty tree that shelters from the storms of life. Something as small as an unnoticed tiny seed can provide food … Read more
Gardens speak to us in more than one way. As a noun, a garden is a plot of ground where something is grown. As a verb, to garden is to cultivate with care—to plant, hoe, rake, and pull weeds so that growth can flourish. Both meanings capture the diligence and beauty involved in tending something … Read more
One of the FAQ’s, (frequently asked questions) that we here at Women in the Window International are often asked is: “How do you meet your ministry partners?” Fair question – but the answer is not always simple. God has a way of connecting people through a myriad of situations, circumstances and across networks and relationships. … Read more
Odisha, formerly known as Orissa, is the site of our WiW micro-business training this week. Why bring micro-business to Odisha, you may ask? Our research reveals ample reason to focus WiW’s attention on the Dalit (Untouchable Caste) of Odisha, and here’s why: Life expectancy: approximately 61 years of age Literacy rate: 64% of the female … Read more
Vicious, uncompromising strife and conflict characterize the nation of Sudan. Sudan is once again the site of a devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This most recent conflict has triggered the world’s largest displacement and hunger crisis, leaving over half the population (roughly 25 million … Read more
This week, our WiW team members are in Zimbabwe with our Ministry Partner, African Enterprise, equipping 30 women leaders from across the nation through training in Narrative Inductive Bible Study, centered on the account of Rahab, found in the book of Joshua. Alongside these studies, participants are engaging key advocacy lessons from the Women in the … Read more
David reminds us in Psalm 124 that if it hadn’t been the LORD who was on our side, those who oppose and oppress us would have swallowed us alive – YES! Our help is in His Name of the LORD. In the majority world within the 10/40 window, (where 2/3 of the world’s population lives … Read more
