My name is Shayla Tangen, and I’m honored to share a meaningful milestone in my journey with Feed the Need Missions! On July 1st, I officially transitioned from intern to full-time Outreach Coordinator—a step that reflects both the work…
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(The picture of Ruben facilitating Table Talk shows more than a man leading a discussion—it shows the fruit of years of prayer, the power of consistency, and the goodness of God at work in Stony Point.)
When Feed the Need Missions…
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On average, nearly 7,000 natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis or fires— occur worldwide each year. That isn't including those caused by humans, like explosions, chemical fires or terrorism. Though…
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More Than a Meal: Feeding Hungry People
“We’ve never been so hungry in our life, “ Peter said.
The first time Peter and Dana came to a Feed the Need Missions site, they had both been struggling with illnesses which took them out…
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July is a month when, as a nation, we turn our thoughts to the freedom we enjoy. As a Christian, I cannot think of freedom without thinking of Jesus. Only through Jesus Christ can we experience true freedom.
What does freedom in Christ…
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Gratitude for Dad
All my dad ever wanted was for us to grow up to be good, honest God-fearing people.
He worked hard to put food on the table, clothes on my body, a roof over my head and provide my education. He never asked for a special…
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Playing to Your Strengths
"Invariably, when I go through the line at the grocery store, someone looks at my cart stuffed full of grill-out supplies and says, 'You must be throwing a party.' And every time, my response is the same. 'Yep, we…
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A Biblical Understanding, A Missional SolutionWhat is Emotional Poverty?The term “poverty” is most often associated with a lack of financial and material resources. When it comes to sustaining life, food and shelter are certainly the most…
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I love mother's day, and here's why -
For a long time, I didn’t know if I would ever have the privilege of being a mother. It was after a long, hard road that I stepped into it as a newly-licensed foster mama. I'll never forget the…
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Poverty & Hunger in Rural vs. Urban America
According to the US Census, rural America makes up 97% of the land mass of our nation. From these areas come vital national resources, including food and energy products. With its seeming abundance,…
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There's a popular phrase that encourages me to look forward to the month of April with excitement and enthusiasm, in spite of the depression that looms from the hard and long winter of the past several months and challenges in life:
“April…
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Spring is always a beautiful reminder of the possibility of new beginnings and fresh starts.
As you reflect back on the past months, what are some things you can (or need to) let go of in order to enable you to begin experiencing the freedom…
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Tips for Building a Solid Team Dynamic
There's an African proverb that sagely advises, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
This is especially true of any Christ-centered endeavor, whether it's a ministry…
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When you hear the word “love,” what comes to mind?
Most of us think of our spouses, children, family, or friends. We think of people who are easy to love, because they love us back. We often don’t think about those who are hard to…
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Putting the GIVING in Thanksgiving Dinner
Four years ago, Feed the Need Missions had the opportunity to partner with a local church distributing Thanksgiving meals to families in need in the Bastrop area. Witnessing the incredible need and…
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Last month, Feed the Need Missions welcomed Sean Tangen as our new Program Director. Sean’s overwhelming drive is for people to find and serve in their purpose. With 29 years of vocational, leadership and volunteer ministry experience, we…
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On average, nearly 7,000 natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis or fires— occur worldwide each year. That isn't including those caused by humans, like explosions, chemical fires or terrorism. Though…
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More Than a Meal: Feeding Hungry People
“We’ve never been so hungry in our life, “ Peter said.
The first time Peter and Dana came to a Feed the Need Missions site, they had both been struggling with illnesses which took them out…
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July is a month when, as a nation, we turn our thoughts to the freedom we enjoy. As a Christian, I cannot think of freedom without thinking of Jesus. Only through Jesus Christ can we experience true freedom.
What does freedom in Christ…
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Gratitude for Dad
All my dad ever wanted was for us to grow up to be good, honest God-fearing people.
He worked hard to put food on the table, clothes on my body, a roof over my head and provide my education. He never asked for a special…
https://feedtheneed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/HOT-OFF-THE-GRILL-2.jpg6281200Christy from Feed the Needhttps://feedtheneed.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Feed-the-Need-logo-MAIN.pngChristy from Feed the Need2021-06-16 09:49:382021-06-16 12:46:47A Father’s Day Prayer
Playing to Your Strengths
"Invariably, when I go through the line at the grocery store, someone looks at my cart stuffed full of grill-out supplies and says, 'You must be throwing a party.' And every time, my response is the same. 'Yep, we…
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A Biblical Understanding, A Missional SolutionWhat is Emotional Poverty?The term “poverty” is most often associated with a lack of financial and material resources. When it comes to sustaining life, food and shelter are certainly the most…
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I love mother's day, and here's why -
For a long time, I didn’t know if I would ever have the privilege of being a mother. It was after a long, hard road that I stepped into it as a newly-licensed foster mama. I'll never forget the…
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Poverty & Hunger in Rural vs. Urban America
According to the US Census, rural America makes up 97% of the land mass of our nation. From these areas come vital national resources, including food and energy products. With its seeming abundance,…
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There's a popular phrase that encourages me to look forward to the month of April with excitement and enthusiasm, in spite of the depression that looms from the hard and long winter of the past several months and challenges in life:
“April…
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Spring is always a beautiful reminder of the possibility of new beginnings and fresh starts.
As you reflect back on the past months, what are some things you can (or need to) let go of in order to enable you to begin experiencing the freedom…
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