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Happy Horizons Children's Ranch
This powerful message takes us into the heart of missions work in the Philippines, where we encounter the sobering reality of children rescued from sexual exploitation and the transformative power of God's love in their lives. Through the story of Happy Horizons Children's Ranch, we're challenged to examine our own response to the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. The message isn't just about what's happening on the other side of the world—it's about what's happening in our own hearts. We see the beautiful metaphor of James crawling through the mud alongside Becca during an obstacle course, reminding us that discipleship isn't about finishing first; it's about finishing together. This image captures the essence of what it means to walk with others through their darkest moments, getting dirty and uncomfortable in the process. The message calls us to three actionable steps: pray with intentionality, give sacrificially, and go purposefully. What's particularly convicting is the challenge to examine our spending priorities—are we more faithful to our entertainment subscriptions and coffee habits than we are to Kingdom work? Through stories of girls like four-year-old Mary and Poppy, we're reminded that our faithfulness creates space for God's miraculous restoration. The question we must wrestle with isn't whether we're called to missions, but rather what our next step looks like in prayer, giving, and going.
