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Grace isn’t just what saves you; it’s what grows you, especially through the struggles you don’t understand until later.

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’” - Isaiah 6:8

The news from the Middle East can be overwhelming, but our hope in Christ calls us to take action. Today, May-Lee Melki from Heart for Lebanon joins us to share how you can help protect young women and girls facing crisis. Then it’s on to your calls at 800-525-7000.

​May-Lee Melki is a Lebanese-American advocate, legal scholar, and ministry leader dedicated to advancing justice and holistic transformation in the Middle East. She serves as the Strategic Engagement Manager at Heart for Lebanon, an underwriter of Faith and Finance.

Lebanon today is not the Lebanon of a generation ago. Compounded crises have pushed countless families into desperation, and girls ages 13–21 often bear the heaviest burden. Without a father, brother, or male guardian to protect them, they face decisions made for them—decisions that can lock them into abuse for life.

The urgency has never been higher. These girls can change their country, the region, and the Church—but only if someone intervenes before tragedy strikes.

Heart for Lebanon has already welcomed 250 at-risk girls into its programs this year. With your help, we can reach the remaining 250 before June 30. The math is simple—and remarkably attainable:

• $114 introduces three girls to Jesus and a pathway to safety.
• $950 opens the door for twenty-five girls.
• Less than $10,000 completes the entire goal.

Every investment provides:

• Safe spaces & mentorship
• Christ-centered counseling focused on identity and dignity
• Education & vocational training rooted in biblical character and life skills
• Church communities where girls—and, prayerfully, their families—can grow in faith

Recently, Meili met Iman, a 12-year-old refugee forced to work all day for $20 a month—money her father uses for cigarettes. After a chapel session, with tears in her eyes, Iman asked, "Who is Jesus?" That day, she prayed to receive Christ, saying:

“My circumstances may not change immediately, but Jesus will change my heart and be with me.”

Your support keeps Iman in school, surrounds her with Christian counselors, and plugs her into a loving church, offering hope not only to her but to her whole family.

1. Pray:
   
   • Ask the Lord to protect these girls and soften the hearts of their families.
   • Pray for the Heart for Lebanon staff who daily serve in challenging conditions.
      
2. Give Generously:
   
   • Text “FAITH” to 98656—we’ll reply with a secure giving link.
   • Visit FaithFi.com/Lebanon to give online.
   • Remember: $114 = three girls rescued and discipled in Christ.

Jesus taught, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21) When you invest in Heart for Lebanon, you’re putting your heart into something that echoes into eternity—protecting girls from exploitation, introducing them to the Savior, and empowering them to transform their communities for Christ.

Let’s finish strong. Join us in reaching the final 250 young women before June 30. Together, we can

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illustrates the concept of forgiveness through Bible verses and through descriptions of conflicts with his own wife and son.

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The essence of discipleship is a changed life that comes from a transformed heart. But why is it necessary to transform our hearts? Who is responsible for making that happen? And what does the transformation process look like? Dr. Robert Jeffress answers those questions and more.

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Kids learn early on the playground that if a bully is bigger than them, it’s good to have a friend who’s bigger than the bully. A bully who’s met his match is no longer a threat. Well as Pastor Greg just said, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Our adversary is no match for our Almighty God. We stand in victory when we stand with the Lord. A good lesson on that today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg continues his series: Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises.

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