Life in Juárez
Eye See
It’s better to light a candle than to curse the dark K´naan A few months back, our beloved friends from Yobel Market connected us with the amazing Darci Nolan, the co-founder of Eye See Media, a stunning organization confronting oppression and injustice. Eye see is a voice. The hope that pours from them, the promise [...]
April 27th, 2011 by Matt Lindsey
Beautifying the Barrio: Casa Palo Chino
In our life with others, the one thing on which everything depends is love. Andrew Murray Epicenter of God’s love. Lighthouse. Beacon of Hope. Refuge. Safe house. These are all words that have been spoken about Casa Palo Chino. I know it may sound a bit starry-eyed talking about a half-finished building project tucked away [...]
March 21st, 2011 by Matt Lindsey
Juárez Tailoring Project goes to Market
There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love. 1 John 4. 18 Seeds of hope are emerging under the warm desert sun. The Tailoring Project that began this past January is teeming [...]
February 7th, 2011 by Matt Lindsey
February 1st, 2011 by mmlindsey
Peace and Justice without Borders
The unfunded, low-budget grassroots effort, organized by ordinary citizens who call themselves “Peace and Justice without Borders” (Paz y Justicia sin Fronteras), was publicized simply by word of mouth and social media. But hundreds gathered nevertheless on both sides of the border. Billie Greenwood, Border Explorer One Love. The U.S. / Mexico Borderland has its [...]
January 28th, 2011 by Misty Lindsey
Juárez: From the children, For the community
This is the truth: unless you change and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 We are indescribably thrilled about the tailoring initiative that just began here in our Colonia Palo Chino. I have been undone by the extravagant excitement behind this project, the [...]
January 26th, 2011 by mmlindsey
Juárez: On the ground perspective – Yobel 5
Thank you, Yobel, from the bottom of our hearts! You are brave and powerful. Thank you for saying “yes” to Juarez when the world has slammed the door in her face. Thank you for choosing hope. We love you and are honored to live life with you.
January 25th, 2011 by mmlindsey
Juárez: On the ground perspective – Yobel 4
They’ll rebuild the old ruins, raise a new city out of the wreckage. They’ll start over on the ruined cities, take the rubble left behind and make it new. -Isaiah 61:4
January 22nd, 2011 by mmlindsey
Juárez on the ground perspective – Yobel 2
As we hear daily of the small remnant of churches and groups canceling their trips to Mexico, our hearts sink. We want to share the truth from the mouths of regular folks actually being on the ground in Juarez. We hope this brings a fresh perspective, a new thought. There is more need in Mexico [...]
January 20th, 2011 by mmlindsey
Juárez on the ground perspective – Yobel 1
Thank you, dear friends, for choosing Juarez, believing love over the lie of fear, calling forth a better day for our family here in Juarez. Thank you for standing with the millions of abandoned ones and carrying faith to those who have all but given up. Your presence here, the spirit you brought and love [...]
September 24th, 2011 by mmlindsey