Hope through Protection

Hope through Protection

"Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.” - Micah 7:8 Lucia’s* life began with loss. Her mother passed away while giving birth to her, weakened from malnutrition. Her father, a soldier for Sudan, disappeared soon after....
Hope Investors

Hope Investors

“The light shines in the darkness — and the darkness cannot overcome it.” - John 1:5 As we step into this season of giving, I’m reminded of a profound truth: in the hardest places, hope shines the brightest.  For twenty years, Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) has walked...
Restoring Deng’s Heart

Restoring Deng’s Heart

Restoring Deng’s Heart In May 2023 I had the privilege of participating in a medical clinic at one of LUV’s anti-trafficking network locations called New Life Ministry (NLM) near the border of Darfur in South Sudan. During the week three physicians and a wound...
From Desperation to Healing

From Desperation to Healing

From Desperation to Healing When was the last time you felt absolutely desperate? Something more intense than the overwhelming desire for a cool bottle of water on a hot, humid day, or even deeper than the need for the resolution of a conflict with someone close to...
3 Quick Things from LUV This Fall

3 Quick Things from LUV This Fall

We hope you are enjoying the start of Autumn and the new school year! We’ve got three quick updates to share with you from our anti-trafficking network.   You’re Making an Impact   For 20 years, LUV has been called to warzones — where children and women are...