Seized to Be An Unentangled Runner
Key Verse Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of... Read More
Meet our 2019 Lydia Award Finalists and Vote!
A Sri Lankan handbag maker, a Ugandan household goods retailer, and a Guatemalan tortilla maker. All grew their businesses with access to microfinance products and services from a local microfinance institution (and PEER Servants partner). All overcame tremendous obstacles. Their families are now living with sufficiency and dignity, and all... Read More
We (God) Did It! $100,000+ in the 2019 Walk!
Big news! For the first time ever, the PEER Servants family raised over $100,000 through our 2019 Walk for Economic Empowerment. Just imagine what over $100,000 will do invested wisely in the lives of the materially poor. Many families will be experiencing a bit more of heaven right here on... Read More
Seized to Be A Life Sharer
Key Verse Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. 1 Thessalonians 2:8b (NIV) Short Reflection Jesus has seized you to love those around you and those not around you. To love them deeply,... Read More
Seized to Be A Plank Remover
Key Verse “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” Matthew 7:5 (NIV) Short Reflection This blog has been wrestling with what Jesus has seized you to be. More than a conqueror. A... Read More
Thanking God for Jacob Sandy
PEER Servants lost a treasured family member on May 18, 2019 when Team Moldova volunteer, Jacob Sandy, accidentally drowned while kayaking on Lake Michigan. Jacob served as our Financial Analyst on Team Moldova, reviewing the monthly reports submitted by our Moldovan microfinance partner, Invest Credit, and completing financial analysis for... Read More
Seized to Be A Life Loser
Key Verse “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 (NIV) Short Reflection “You’re a real loser!” No one likes to hear those words coming from anyone, unless they come from Jesus. As the above quote from Jesus... Read More
Seized to Be A Living Sacrifice
Key Verse Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your... Read More
JED is now SALT
We’re very excited to announce the name change, staff growth, and program expansion of our South Sudanese partner! Joint Effort for Development (JED) has now become Special Action for Life Transformation (SALT). It’s much more than a name change. What started as a program providing vocational training to South Sudanese... Read More
Seized to Be A Multiplier
Key Verse And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. II Timothy 2:2 (NIV) Short Reflection Jesus’ core strategy to extend the kingdom of heaven to earth is discipleship. Discipleship is simply... Read More