Defender of the Weak – A Prayer for London
Amor has the privilege of partnering with the UK based organization Urban Saints – which has been reaching out to children and young people since 1906 with the good news of Jesus Christ. I have...
View ArticleThe Kindness of Strangers – August eNews
But what happened after that reminded me of the parable in Luke about the Good Samaritan. A complete stranger, very likely from Britain, reached over and took my hand and asked if I was okay and if I...
View ArticleThe Bustillos Marquez Family
What was the gift that you dreamed most of receiving for Christmas when you were a little kid? Were you like Ralphie in the “Christmas Story” yearning for the Red Ryder BB gun? Or did you hope for a...
View ArticleBecome a Monthly Donor!
This letter was sent to some of our donors to ask them to be monthly supporters of our ministry. We wanted to put it on the blog as we want all of you to join with us in ministry by financially...
View ArticleCome. Build. Hope. – February eNews
Amor’s founder and CEO, Scott Congdon, will be writing the eNews for the next six months as Gayla works on her book! Here is Scott’s first eNews. Amor didn’t start out building homes for the poor....
View ArticleDonate to the Angel Fund
Read this letter from Amor’s founders, Scott and Gayla Congdon, to learn how to support our Pastors! Don’t we all love to hear a feel good story that causes goosebumps to run up and down our body?...
View ArticleOctober eNews – Come Build Hope
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 A cornerstone belief for Amor is that we don’t...
View ArticleNovember eNews – Making Memories
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” Proverbs 24: 3-4 Years ago Scott and I heard Gordon...
View ArticleWhat Are You Willing to Die For?
In the book of Daniel we learn about the vision that King Nebuchadnezzar had for Babylon. He wanted a select group of young men to learn the language and literature of Babylon so they would be prepared...
View ArticleStand and Be Counted
When I was in college one of the stories we would hear was how Christians were putting themselves on the line during the Cold War in what was known at the time as the Soviet Union. I can remember how...
View ArticleWe Are Going Back
Although, in reality, we never left! You are probably asking yourself “What is Gayla talking about?” I’m talking about one of our locations that we suspended taking groups to in 2009 as a result of our...
View ArticleAmor can STOP THE TRAFFIK
“Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. As defined under U.S. federal law, victims of human trafficking include children...
View ArticleBook Review of Disrupted: Cultivating a Mission-focused Life
Today on the blog we have the privilege to share a book review written by Dr. Doug Priest at CMF (Christian Missionary Fellowship). Not only have Doug and his wife been friends of the Congdons for many...
View ArticleBuilding and Rebuilding Relationships
People often say that Amor is about building houses. And that is true. But we believe it is about even more than that – it is about building relationships. Last month, members of our team traveled to...
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Defender of the Weak – A Look into Human Trafficking in India
We can’t believe it’s been a month since we all packed our bags and began our extraordinary adventure to India. Apart from becoming avid curry eaters, addicted to hand wash and adjusting to life in...
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How Many Slaves Work For You?
You may be surprised by the answer! I know I was. Take 5 moments to do this survey and then comment with your results and tell us what you can do about it!The post How Many Slaves Work For You?...
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Stop Human Trafficking Through Housing
This issue of trafficking has become a part of an international dialogue because it is now one of the largest criminal enterprises in the world along with illegal arms and the drug trade. Human...
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Defender of the Weak – Economy of Christmas 2013
Christmas Parties with friends. Meals with family. Time with people I want to be with. Christmas sweaters. Cute winter outfits. Clothes that I love to wear. Yummy cookies. Turkey and ham. Tamales. Hot...
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