Youth in Action: Harika from Pakistan
See Harika talk about her work in Pakistan to increase marriage age in her country. “One human being with conviction can bring the real change.”
July 2017 Board Message
Women, as always, the thoughts and hearts of the Big Ocean board members are with you. This month as we discuss the Model of Powerful Impact, we humbly acknowledge that there are many of our members who are struggling right now. There are those who come to our cottages seeking hope that the philosophy of…
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Youth in Action: Jessica’s Pillowcases
In 2015, eleven-year-old Jessica Payne’s world was turned upside down by an emergency trip to the hospital resulting in a week-long stay and a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease. While there, her nurse told her that she likes to give the patients pillowcases, but they were not receiving enough donations and had run out. This planted…
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A Model of Powerful Impact: Coach Taura Gardner
Coach Taura Gardner of Williams Field High School in Gilbert, Arizona shares her thoughts on being a positive influence in the lives of the girls she coaches, and how her life is impacted by motherhood and her faith.
Women in Action: Grizelda Grootboom Part 1
Grizelda Grootboom knows how to survive. She’s been doing it since she and her father lost their home during the apartheid of South Africa. That was when she was eight. They lived on the streets and in shelters until her father was able to find her mom and convince her to let Grizelda stay. This…
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Five Part Interview of Carolina and Kawika Allen
Carolina and Kawika Allen discuss Big Ocean, the value of interdependent relationships of men and women, and how these have blessed and challenged their marriage. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5:
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