April 8th, 2026
by Shane Rootes
by Shane Rootes
The work began with animals, but it did not end there. Pigs grew stronger, farmers leaned in, and at that intersection, between hope, calling, and purpose, understanding took root.
Then, almost unexpectedly, joy appeared, carried in something as small as a balloon! Children stepped forward, laughter breaking through the weight of their surroundings.
It is easy to separate the practical from the spiritual, but Christ never did. Compassion was never meant to be abstract; it was meant to be seen, touched, and experienced.
In that valley, skill became service, and service became witness.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40
Then, almost unexpectedly, joy appeared, carried in something as small as a balloon! Children stepped forward, laughter breaking through the weight of their surroundings.
It is easy to separate the practical from the spiritual, but Christ never did. Compassion was never meant to be abstract; it was meant to be seen, touched, and experienced.
In that valley, skill became service, and service became witness.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40
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