Currents January 2026 (English and Spanish)
We Believe in God and Are Women of Faith About 10 years ago, I met a lovely woman named Aduke. Aduke had moved from her home country of Nigeria and…
Fatima in Jos: Be of Good Cheer in Tribulation (English and Spanish)
There is no doubt that Fatima and other Christians in Nigeria are facing tribulation as they are targeted and persecuted because of their faith. In a recent interview, Fatima shared…
Gloria in Nigeria (English and Spanish)
Gloria Ezeonyeasi is a Regional WAVE Director for Big Ocean Women who lives in London. She has traveled to Nigeria to meet with women and teach about our tenets, train…
Trusting God, Having Courage, and Linking Arms (English and Spanish)
“God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs.“ -Spencer W. Kimball We are each a child of…
Little Moments, Lasting Faith (English and Spanish)
In today’s world, faith can feel complex and even elusive. We live surrounded by constant noise, diverse beliefs, and the relentless pace of modern life. Yet, despite these challenges, faith…
I Call it Community: Ponderings on the Sunday Pantry (English and Spansih)
“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” —Ursula Le Guin “Food is our common ground, our…
We Do Not Doubt Our Mothers Knew It (English and Spanish)
An ancient story is told of a man named Helaman that led 2,000 young men into battle to help defend their nation. The story states that the young men had…
Currents January 2025
Faith is a deeply personal topic. It strengthens us personally and unites us with others. Your faith will look different than another’s, but sharing your stories of faith can have…
Mary from Zimbabwe, a WAVE Leader and Example of Faith
Talking to Mary Chigumira, the leader of the Zimbabwe WAVE, was a deeply personal experience that reminded me of God’s presence and how we, as people, can collaborate with Him…
Because I Am a Woman of Faith
“It is this belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable.” – Maya Angelou Being…
Patient Faith
I hold fast to the message of our January tenet, “We believe in God and are women of faith.” However, sometimes the obstacles and challenges of the day overshadow that…
I Call it Faith; The Radical Nature of Loving Your Neighbor
“Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person.” — Fred Rogers I’ve written…