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Ever feel like life’s flying 78 mph and your marriage is just hanging on? Ministry’s thriving. Career’s climbing. But at home? You’re missing each other—and nobody’s calling it out. That’s what happens when emotional check-ins get skipped and “we’re fine” becomes the norm.On this episode of FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with David and Meg Robbins—now leading Cru—to talk about success, survival mode, and the quiet drift that almost cost them. If you’ve felt unseen, overloaded, or second to the mission… this one’s for you.

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In rural Malawi, many children wake each day unsure if they’ll eat, relying on water that can make them sick. For families living in deep poverty, this isn’t an occasional hardship—it’s daily life. Yet even in these conditions, there is hope.

Today, we were joined by Aaron Griggs of Cross International, a Christian humanitarian and development ministry, to talk about how lives are being changed in places like Malawi through practical help and the hope of the gospel.

In remote villages like Tanganyika, life revolves around meeting the most basic needs. Families often don’t know where their next meal will come from, and many children go to bed hungry.

Access to clean water is one of the greatest challenges. Most families rely on open water sources contaminated with bacteria, leading to frequent illness—especially among children who are already malnourished. These illnesses not only weaken their bodies but also rob them of the nutrients they desperately need.

Housing is fragile and unsafe, medical care is scarce, and education is often out of reach due to cost. Add to that years of severe drought that have devastated crops, and the cycle of poverty deepens.

And yet, as Aaron shared, these families are resilient—working hard, doing their best, and holding onto hope for a better future.

Contaminated water doesn’t just affect health—it disrupts every part of life.

Children, especially girls, often spend hours each day walking long distances to collect water. That’s time they could be spending in school. At the same time, women are unable to pursue income-generating work, making it even harder for families to afford school fees.

Even when children attend school, frequent illness makes it difficult for them to focus and learn. Over time, they fall further behind, limiting their future opportunities.

Cross International doesn’t just meet immediate needs—they focus on lasting transformation.

Their approach is built on a partnership with local ministries. Rather than imposing outside solutions, they work alongside community leaders to create sustainable, long-term change.

This model has proven effective. Many of their ministry partners have been serving their communities for over a decade, allowing them to witness real transformation—physically, economically, and spiritually.

One powerful example is a young girl named Bri.

After her father passed away, Bri’s family lost everything. Her mother, Ines, was left to raise three children alone, struggling to find work and provide even basic necessities. They lived in a fragile, unsafe home, and Bri often went to bed hungry and sick from drinking unclean water.

School wasn’t even an option. But everything changed when Bri joined Cross International’s after-school program.

Her school fees were covered, allowing her to return to the classroom. She now receives a daily nutritious meal, academic support, and the chance to simply be a child—playing, learning, and building friendships.

Most importantly, she is learning about Jesus.

Bri’s favorite Bible story is Zacchaeus (Luke

As you know, words have impact. What you choose to say to someone, and not say, impacts your relationship with that person. So how can you improve all your relationships? By learning to choose your words wisely, carefully, and in a God-honoring way! Deborah Pegues shares the lessons she learned when she decided to take a "tongue fast" by not saying anything negative to anyone. You'll gain valuable insights, as well as help for avoiding lying, gossiping, and complaining.

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