Mercy Ship’s one minute daily feature “The Mercy Minute®” encourages listeners to make a lasting difference in a world of need by following the example of Jesus! Don Stephens explains how it doesn’t matter if you cross the ocean or just a street–you can help those in need!
What if you lived your whole life without ever seeing a dentist?
When you were younger, did you ever think your teachers lived at school?
In James 1:3, we read that the testing of our faith produces perseverance.
In the developing countries where Mercy Ships serves, medical care is out of reach for millions.
What do a box of silver and a piece of mail have in common?
When Deborah's mom first asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she thought hard… but couldn't find an answer.
If you're able, I want you to make a fist with your hand. Now, place that fist on your chest.
You've probably heard the saying, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
What if your childhood home wasn't a house… but a hospital ship?
Since Mercy Ships began in 1978, we've performed over 122,000 free surgeries on our hospital ships.
There are 5 billion people in the world who lack access to surgery.
One day in Liberia, a Mercy Ships eye surgeon named Dr. Strauss visited a local church.
Today, I want you to meet three people with one amazing thing in common.
Imagine you need surgery… but there's no surgeon to help.
In the village of Vavatenina, little Chantal's laughter was loud and bright.
If you've ever met a 5-year-old, you know they're full of questions.
For 18 years, Delphin carried the weight of a very heavy burden.
Did you know that Mercy Ships has its own very school on board?
A friend of Mercy Ships recently inherited a beautiful collection of fine jewelry.
When Hari was born with a cleft lip, his mother, Suzanne, was heartbroken.
When Abubakar's father died, his mother became the sole provider for her family of seven children.
What could be better than two friends volunteering with Mercy Ships?
What if nursing was about more than treating wounds… what if it was about restoring hope?
When 13-year-old Ibrahim arrived at Mercy Ships, the left side of his face was tremendously swollen.
A few weeks ago, Mercy Ships wrapped up our field service in Sierra Leone.
During Mercy Ships' field service in Sierra Leone, we welcomed more than 1500 patients for life-changing surgery.
In a quiet hospital room on board a Mercy Ship, a mother holds her child's hand.
You may have heard Mercy Ships' slogan is “bringing hope and healing” — but what does that actually mean for those we serve?
On board a Mercy Ship, a man named Clifford came for free surgery to remove a tumor.
This is the story of Adama and her twin babies — where blindness met hope, and healing changed everything.
17-year-old Sory kept his face completely covered, leaving only a small gap for one eye.
For many women, their wedding day is one of the best days of their life.
Sierra Leone is a beautiful country on the coast of West Africa, known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant culture.
At Mercy Ships, we serve people who have waited their whole lives for help.
At a Mercy Ships screening, a woman sat alone at the end of a bench.
Have you ever met someone whose joyful personality is infectious?
On board a Mercy Ship, volunteer surgeon Dr. Gary had spent thousands of hours mentoring an African surgeon named James.
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