Slippery Rock: A Lighthouse of Hope in Borneo

Slippery Rock: A Lighthouse of Hope in Borneo

Slippery Rock: A Lighthouse of Hope in Borneo Hidden away in the lush tropical jungle of Borneo, Indonesia, Slippery Rock is a place where hope blooms. Pioneered by MSI’s founder, Lillian Dickson, back in the 60s, Slippery Rock now thrives under the sacrificial and...
Fitri’s Quest for Change

Fitri’s Quest for Change

Fitri's Quest for Change How the Go the Distance Challenge Transformed a Little Girl’s Life Meet Fitri (pictured above). A bright light in the second grade. She stands proudly in her white and red uniform, clutching her notebook with tiny hands. With a grin, she...
Fitri Goes to School

Fitri Goes to School

Fitri Goes to School Meet Fitri. At the age of 6, Fitri used to walk 8 km every day to reach the nearest school. But now, she doesn’t have to because her new school is just 10 minutes away. *** “I love to go to school here and I don’t want to go back to my old school,...
The Worth of A Child

The Worth of A Child

The Worth of A Child It was the first day of 7th grade for Erika and she was beyond terrified. She sat by herself in a corner with an intense fear that was clearly reflected in  her eyes. As a child with a learning disability, her entire elementary school experience...
Leading with Love

Leading with Love

Leading with Love By Mrs. Wilson,Principal on the Island of Promise I was challenged a few weeks ago by Paul Richardson’s question, “How are you leading today?” One of my 4th graders, Ani, struggles in school a lot. A few weeks ago we had an English test, and she...