Advent in the Time of Covid
Dec 15, 2020 10:39:45 AM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Hope, IDEAS projects, Life, Living Overseas, Celebration, Transformation
Although the world is weary, the thrill of Hope is real this Christmas season. During this time of Advent, this time of waiting for salvation to arrive, we asked an IDEAS Associate to share glimpses of Hope in the weariness of waiting. . .
3 Ways to Give Hope!
Dec 1, 2020 10:56:09 AM Sarah Rymer Healthcare & Wellness, Education, Agriculture, Community Development, Business & Technology, IDEAS projects, Love, Celebration, Transformation
During this season of hope, we celebrate all the ways God is powerfully at work! Through the challenges and struggles of this year, hope is expanding in marginalized communities in tangible and sustainable ways. You are invited to participate in building communities of contagious ...
What Is Your Gift?
Dec 19, 2018 12:09:09 PM Sarah Rymer Hope, Life, Love, Relationships, Celebration, community
Gift-giving is a custom many cultures have in common. Giving is a universal language that communicates love, grace, and gratitude. Whether you are the one giving or receiving, gift-giving invites into vulnerability and humility, into openness and acceptance of what you have to offer and what others have to offer you.
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Pitch Your Tent
Dec 12, 2018 10:36:08 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, Life, Love, Relationships, Celebration, community
At IDEAS we focus on restoring hope to forgotten and overlooked communities. This year during Advent, I’ve been reminded that restoring hope often begins with simply being present.
Christmas Around the World
Dec 12, 2017 10:08:41 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, Life, Living Overseas, Celebration
As we enter the Christmas season, I wanted to look beyond our celebration here in the United States. So, I asked some of our IDEAS Associates how their view of Christmas has changed by living overseas.