Mercy Ship's one minute daily feature "The Mercy Minute®" encourages listeners to make a lasting difference in a world of need by following the example of Jesus! Don Stephens explains how it doesn't matter if you cross the ocean or just a street--you can help those in need!
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Don Stephens
Over a decade ago, The Mercy Minute®, sponsored by Mercy Ships® and voiced by Don ...
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Smiling about dental work!
- Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Just a couple of years ago, I walked out of the dentist's office with a significantly lighter wallet. Unfortunately, yesterday I found myself in the same situation! I needed to get more dental work done.
Initially, I was extremely frustrated and annoyed. I thought I had taken good care of my teeth - why did I have to spend so much time and money (not to mention the stress and nerves) on my teeth again? It took some time, ice cream and some movies, but it struck me that I am an extraordinarily fortunate person!
Let me explain. Not only ...
Christmas with Lepers
- Wed, Dec 21, 2011
My favorite Christmas memory wasn't made in the comfort of my home or even in church - it was made in a leper colony!
For many years, my family joined a local church in Hong Kong the day after Christmas and visited a leper colony in China. We brought these men and women, each of whom were missing various body parts, gifts and shared the gospel message. The team of doctors and nurses that came with us treated their wounds and provided medical care. It was certainly a wonderful time for both the lepers and us!
What was most rewarding ...
Smile!
- Tue, Nov 22, 2011
I love it when people smile because it makes me smile too! Studies have proven that smiling is contagious, helps relieve stress and boosts the immune system. This is in addition to the fact that smiling boosts my mood! (Check out more interesting facts about smiling here!)
This Thanksgiving, there will be more than 10,000 people in Sierra Leone who will be smiling more confidently than ever before because of the dental care provide by Mercy Ships®! The 34,000+ procedures will not only give these smiling men, women and children a better smile, but a hope for the ...