The Mustard Seed Blog
At Mustard Seed Communities, we say “thank you, Lord” a lot. We say that because there is so much to be grateful for! In our collection of stories from our homes across the world, you’ll meet children who have a reason to smile now, caregivers that pour out their hearts, and remarkable people on a mission to change the world. We hope that as you read our stories of transformation, that you will also find a reason to say, “thank you, Lord.”
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What We Carried Home: Four Lessons from Jacob’s Ladder
A week in Jamaica changed everything. For UMBC students, what began as a spring break trip became a lesson in simplicity, connection, and a kind of love that asks nothing in return.
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Speaking Without Words: Davian’s Connection
Step into Davian’s story at Sophie’s Place and see how listening, love, and presence give voice to each child.
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Mission Moments: Voices of Our Volunteers
A held hand, a shared smile, a moment of grace. Volunteers reflect on the Mission Moments that changed how they see the world.
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Seasons for Everything: Msgr. Gregory’s Lenten Reflection
What does it mean to trust that “there is a time for everything”? Msgr. Gregory’s Lenten reflection explores how sorrow, silence, and rebuilding draw us closer to Christ and reveal joy even in suffering.
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The Resilient Hearts and Minds Behind Our Work: Spotlight on Women at MSC
Celebrate the women leading with compassion at Mustard Seed Communities, whose care, expertise, and dedication transform lives around the world.
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Setting the Standard for Disability Care: How Mustard Seed Communities Delivers Mobility in Jamaica
Volunteers and therapists in MSC Jamaica are changing lives by providing residents with custom-fit wheelchairs.
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