From the Eyes of a Child
January 14, 2024From the eyes of a child…The sound of excited chatting with the twinkling of the Christmas tree met me as I came in for the first day of camp. I saw m...
A Community of Joy
December 23, 2023The smoky smell of burgers on the grill wafts through the door as tic-tic of knives on cutting boards, Christmas carols and chatter fill the bac...
Giver of Good Gifts
December 16, 2023We had a story written by one of our staff summarizing the special christmas gift, but then this testimony came in and we felt like our beneficiaries&...
More than Medicine
December 8, 2023Marie hobbled in the door breathing heavily from the short walk, she was two hours early…Medication has become so expensive, and the price continues t...
That the Women “Wood” Work
July 7, 2023“Teacher, I used to be scared to use the drill, but now I’m not scared at all”, one of our younger students exclaimed happily as she drilled a screw. ...
Healing Bodies
March 8, 2023I stuff the rest of my breakfast in my mouth as I head toward the stairs, hearing my name being yelled for help from below. I weave my way past guys r...
The Senses of Christmas
December 16, 2022The cool air flows through the open door as Christmas music blasts out to the street. The crinkling of bags and candies being organized joins the twin...
A Little Story
November 7, 2022We asked a few of our students to share about how TM has changed their lives. This is a story from one of our teenage girls Georgia who is 14 ye...
The New School Year
September 19, 2022The school year here at the Triumphant Mercy Zahle Community Center has gotten off to a fantastic start! There have been a lot of new and exciting cha...
A Summer of Fun
August 19, 2022One in the middle of the statue, another in a flower bed, another on the very tip of a tree branch and the clues were hidden. Over 100 questions are n...
A Merry Morning
July 1, 2022The rhythm of the large drops of rain pound on my car as I drive to Ashrafieh. It worried me because all our ladies who were going to attend the meeti...
Across Border to a Future
June 20, 2022On May 27th, the grade 9 students were ready for their journey. They packed their bags and waited hours on the border between Lebanon and Syria....
A Letter from a Friend
March 22, 2022The following is a letter from one of the ladies who has participated in our programs. She wanted to express her thanks and love and how Triumphant Me...
Meeting the Anxiety
February 25, 2022Trudging with my stuff I weave through the crowd, “excuse me Madame… sorry Monsier,” just to get through the door. It’s more than half an hour before ...
From Freezing Snow to a Cold Muddy Mess
February 18, 2022We knew the snow was coming, we knew for days and everyone was on edge hoping it wouldn’t be as bad as they feared. Alas, it did snow and it snowed a ...
The Smell of Open Doors
February 11, 2022As I open the door the smell of fresh cut citrus hits me. I take a depth inhale of the sweet yet sour smell as I head into the bathroom. The guys in t...
A Dose of Hope
February 4, 2022Mid English class there’s a knock that interrupts the quiet room and I go to the door to see what the man waiting needs. He’s there to pick up his med...
Some Christmas Hope
January 4, 2022Seven in the morning yawning and cold we are waiting for the fresh chicken to arrive. Over the next three days chickens and cartons filled with b...
Creating More
December 27, 2021We all know that boys love hands on activities and challenges. Every Monday and Thursday, at TM’s carpentry workshop, boys have a special day where th...
Spreading Christmas Joy
December 22, 2021Happy, joyful, and loved We are delighted to see the joy in the eyes of the kids’ at TM during Christmas time. During these bad times impacting people...
Moving to the Music
December 3, 2021The “ding” of different notes comes distantly from the room upstairs as the guitar students practice. Each taking their half an hour after their tutor...
Racing to Change
November 24, 2021Out of breath, running as fast as he can, Antoine made it just in time to catch the bus to the field. Every Tuesday we have our football (soccer) grou...
Time to Move
November 12, 2021Even with a day off from work, they are here. The life coaching class is not one that we want to skip a week. This class is key to giving the power to...
Building Trust
October 6, 2021It’s nine o’ clock, and the first hour of English students are arriving. Usually, they are here a few minutes before nine and are waiting their turn t...
Lifting Some Weight
September 10, 2021A sense of relief and graciousness from parents as they file through to pick up the backpacks. Excited kids waiting for their turn, peeking inside to ...
Back and Forth
September 2, 2021“You have to close.” This was the municipality coming to the doors of our center in Zahle. It’s been a crazy year for the kids opening…closing…openin...
Ministry provides jobs, creative outlets in Lebanon
August 20, 2021*NOTE* This article was originally posted on Missions Network News. You can read the original article here.Lebanon (MNN) — Lebanon’s financial crisis ...
Electricity?
August 20, 2021On…. Off… On… Off… The sweat dripping down their faces, as things are created. This is life in Lebanon right now. Fuel shortages means that the genera...
A Pile of Trash
August 20, 2021A couple hundred used water bottles and cardboard boxes sit in the corner of the center. Little do they know, what excitement they hold. It looks like...