A Princess House

A Princess House

Before I had an ugly house, now I have a princess house. -Sofía Aguirre, age 7 Sofía and her family were living in a dark and dreary home. There was a single cable with a light bulb strung across the room. The kitchen walls were about to collapse because of...
A Heart Transformed

A Heart Transformed

by Lisa Steele, FLM Executive Director With slumped and trembling shoulders, the man standing beside me kept repeating, “Tenga misericordia” (Have mercy) as we prayed. His wife, Rosa, stood nearby in their tiny kitchen, silently praying with our Family Life Missions...
The Faces of Catacamas

The Faces of Catacamas

by Lisa Steele, FLM Executive Director We served a record number of 102 children this year at Family Life Missions. And these are not just numbers—these are lives that have been transformed because of our many supporters. Because of your prayers, donations, and...
We Have 30/30 Vision

We Have 30/30 Vision

By Lisa Steele, FLM Executive Director At Family Life Missions, we have 30/30 vision. No, that is not a typo! The American Optometric Association (AOA) developed 30/30 vision as a benchmark for eye health several years ago. The 30/30 vision standard is based on the...
Volunteering with Words and Actions

Volunteering with Words and Actions

By Lisa Steele, FLM Executive Director with Molly Borneman, FLM Social Media Manager “The end is near! Repent!” I heard these words as I walked past a man reading from Revelation last Saturday at my town’s Farmer’s Market. People walked by him without a glance....