By Sammi, Kaleo Dallas Summer Intern Amen. Translated into English: Let it be so. I am a huge believer in the power of prayer. We possess this incredible ability to speak to our God whenever and wherever and be heard. The word Amen comes from the Hebrew word for truth and certainty. Finishing a prayer with “amen” is affirming the … Read More
The Story of our Impact
By Michelle Zuniga, Kaleo Dallas Intern The story of our impact goes far beyond what our eyes can see. It goes far beyond what our ears hear and indefinitely far beyond our lifetime. “Impact” is a continuous thing as it ultimately is a never-ending ripple. The words that were spoken spark from one person to another. I am sure that … Read More
Reconciliation for God’s Glory
Author: Jenny, Kaleo Staff Anticipation. What is God going to do? It takes so much planning and preparation to get ready for the moment that the caravan of vans leaves the church parking lot and sets off on the direction set by their GPS. The road trip is filled with the anticipation, and even anxiety about, what will we be … Read More
Ministry Spotlight: Urban Action
In 1981 Jerry and Mavis Nkosi moved from South Africa to South Dallas to follow God’s call to “build a ministry that would serve as a beacon of light in an otherwise dark and dreary place.” They started Urban Action with a heart for reaching children for Christ, and 36 years later, at 87 years of age, Mavis continues the … Read More
Go and Serve!
The following is a guest post by Blair Menzel. Her group from Gateway church in Austin served with us in Dallas. On Saturday, I got home from a week-long trip to Dallas with 18 Middle Schoolers and four adult leaders. Since then, I’ve spent a couple of days resting and recovering! (Last night, I went to bed at 9:30pm and got 10 … Read More
Sacrificing Hearts
Author: Jaja, on staff in Dallas, Texas. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. “But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way … Read More