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A Father to the Fatherless

There are some 11 million abandoned kids roaming the streets of India.  I’ve been aware of that statistic for a while but nothing prepares you for meeting it face to face. This is Puja Ghosh who is just five years old. I had the amazing opportunity to spend some time with her over the past [...]

Faces That Change You

Every once in a while you lock eyes with an individual who changes the way you think, act, and love. Here’s a few eyes I was blessed to glare into. I could tell you their stories, but just look into their eyes. I think you know. Matthew 25 37“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, [...]

More Pastor Then I’ll Ever Be

Let me introduce you to Bishal Barik. This kid grabbed my heart from the moment I met him. Maybe it’s because he’s 8 like my oldest or maybe it’s his contagious smile, but we instantly hit it off. Bishal is a student at the school we’ve started in the Khalpar slum. His mother abandoned him [...]

Finally Here!

Our first day in Kolkata was a tough one. After 30 hours of travel we finally arrived, grabbed a quick shower and headed out to the slum we’ll be working in the rest of our short visit. The Khalpar slum is currently the focus for Cries of Love. This slum is the home for some [...]